19 May 2023

Nagaland Post

Russia fires 30 cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets

Sidda as CM, DKS as DyCM of Karnataka

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(AGENCIES): In a midnight breakthrough to the stalemate over the top job in Karnataka, Congress has decided to appoint 75-year-old Siddaramaiah as chief minister and D.K. Shivakumar as his deputy in the southern State. The oath-taking ceremony is to take place in Bengaluru on May 20.

The formula was arrived at about 2 a.m. in Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence. This followed tense negotiations between Shivakumar, who was not ready to stand down, and the party high command among whom Sonia Gandhi is believed to have played a crucial role in turning him around.

Announcing the decision, senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal said, “After taking the opinion of the MLAs as and consultations with Sonia and Rahul, Congress president Mallikarjun

Rijiju removed as Union law minister

Kharge has decided that Siddaramaiah will be chief minister of Karnataka. D. K. Shivakumar will be Deputy Chief Minister. He will be the only Deputy CM...” Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy-to-be DK Shivakumar led a Congress delegation late on Thursday and met Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot to stake claim to form the next government. This came after the Congress Legislature Party

formally elected Siddaramaiah as its leader. The Governor accepted their claim and invited them to take oath on Saturday (May 20).

Shivakumar moved the proposal to elect Siddaramaiah as the legislative party leader after the commencement of the meeting and it was supported by all the 135 MLAs.

Power sharing: There were reports that the central leadership had proposed a power-sharing formula as

per which Siddaramaiah will remain as the chief minister for the first two and a half years and then hand over the post to Shivakumar.

Venugopal, however, dismissed any such proposal and said the only formula is to share the power with the people of Karnataka.

“Ours is a democratic party, we believe in consensus and not in dictatorship,” he said.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Shivakumar did not wish to comment on reports about power-sharing but at the same time said that the “party will take a call at an appropriate time.”

NDTV reported that there is a rough understanding of a 50:50 power sharing, under which Shivakumar can succeed Siddaramaiah in the top post after two and a half years, but this will hinge on the party’s performance in the state in next year’s Lok Sabha elections. Karnataka has 28 Lok Sabha seats.

PTI, quoting sources, reported that around 20 ministers will also be sworn in along with the chief minister and deputy chief minister, including some from the state legislative council, on Saturday.

Senior leaders including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and chief ministers of the Congress ruled states are expected to attend the oath taking ceremony.

The Congress has also invited like-minded parties and their leaders, including Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, Telangana CM Chandrashekhar Rao, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to the swearing in.

Invitation has also been extended to several other opposition leaders including Sitaram Yechuri, Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Farooq Abdullah and Akhilesh Yadav.

Rise in non-communicable diseases in Nagaland: Paiwang

DIMAPUR, MAY 18

(NPN): Even as the State was still grappling with communicable diseases, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases has also increased over the years. This was confirmed by Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) minister Paiwang Konyak.

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DELHI,

MAY 18

(PTI): In a sudden development, Kiren Rijiju was removed as Union law minister on Thursday after less than a two-year stint that was marked by frequent run-ins with the judiciary. He was replaced by Arjun Ram Meghwal. Rijiju has been given the relatively low-profile earth sciences ministry, which was earlier held by Jitendra Singh.

As the Union law minister, Rijiju took on the judiciary on several issues, including the collegium system of appointing Supreme Court and high court judges and described it as being “alien” to the Constitution.

While the decision to abruptly shift Rijiju out of the high-profile law ministry has come as a surprise, sources believe it may have been motivated by the government’s wish to reset its ties with the higher judiciary as a sense of confrontation and one-upmanship appeared to mark their relationship. The comments of Rijiju, dubbing some retired judges as part of “anti-India” forces had also drawn a lot of flak. The appointment of Meghwal, a Dalit face of the BJP from Rajasthan, also comes ahead of the assembly elections in the state slated for later this year.

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Speaking at the National Ayush Mission Conclave at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on Thursday, the minister however said the alarming rate of increase in lifestyle-related health disorders could be reversed to great extent with the intervention of Ayush system of healthcare.

He said that the public

response to Ayush medicines had been very encouraging and their intake was steadily increasing over the years.

Paiwang said, with the support of the Centre, the State had established a 10-bed Integrated Ayush Hospital at Dimapur, which was functioning since Octo-

ber 2016, 30-bed Integrated Ayush Hospital at Noklak, which was functioning since December 2018, and a 50bed Integrated Ayush Hospital at Razha, Chedema, which was functioning since 2022.

He disclosed that the ongoing projects were a 50-bed Integrated Ayush Hospital at Sapangya, Mokokchung, while the 30-bed Integrated Ayush Hospital at Yachem, Longleng was under construction. With co-location, Ayush facility had provided support to repair and renovation of some community and primary health centres, and medicines were made available

Congress sets up ‘fact-finding’ team for in-depth study of Manipur violence

IMPHAL, MAY 18 (IANS):

Congress, which had dubbed the violence in Manipur “pre-planned” and demanded immediate imposition of President’s Rule in the BJPruled state, has constituted a three-member ‘fact-finding’ team to study the violence in the state, ascertain the causes of widespread hostilities, and evaluate its extent.

A Congress leader in Imphal said on Thursday that the party president Mallikarjun Kharge has constituted the three-member team, comprising party General Secretary Mukul

Wasnik, in-charge for Tripura, Sikkim, and Nagaland Dr. Ajoy Kumar and party’s Tripura MLA Sudip Roy Barman to visit Manipur.

The team would study the Manipur situation in coordination with the state in-charge Bhakta Charan Das, state President K. Meghachandra Singh and three-time former Chief Minister and incumbent Congress Legislator Party leader Okram Ibobi Singh. Congress general secretary (Org) K.C. Venugopal in a statement said that the ‘fact-finding’ team

would submit its report to the Congress President at the earliest. Das last week visited Manipur and compared the valley-based organisations Arambai Tenggol and Meitei Leepun to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bajrang Dal.”The condition in Manipur is visible to the country and world and I have been working in Manipur for the last three years. There are two areas -hill area and the valley area,” Das had said and demanded immediate imposition of President’s Rule in the state.

through Ayush hospitals and dispensaries. Paiwang however stated that for the last few years, the State had failed to avail approved outlay, which had hampered ongoing projects. Divulged that during 2022-23, the State could avail only 25% of the total outlay and that most of the programmes approved during the previous year had to be carried over to the current financial year.

During the current year, he said the State was proposing 15 new Ayush dispensaries, including 11 dispensaries that were approved last year but fund could not be sanctioned or released.

NSF welcomes

DC Kohima’s May 12 notification

DIMAPUR, MAY 18

(NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has welcomed May 12 order of deputy commissioner Kohima directing all area administrative officers to issue instructions to all village councils and GBs to refrain from issuing scheduled tribe/ backward tribe/indigenous inhabitants certificates to children of non-Naga fathers as well as non-Naga children adopted by Naga parents.

NSF president Kegwayhun Tep said that the federation also appreciated

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Nagaland ULB issue: SC says law must be followed; asks Centre to find solution

NEW DELHI, MAY 18 (PTI/AGENCIES):

The law of the land must be followed, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while expressing displeasure over the Nagaland assembly passing a resolution to repeal the municipal act and resolving not to hold elections to the urban local bodies.

The apex court observed that it respects the local sentiments but asserted authorities cannot let the law of the land not prevail especially when there is nothing affecting the personal rights or personal laws.

A bench of justices S K Kaul and A Amanullah is hearing a petition seeking 33 per cent reservation for women in the elections to local bodies in the state.

During the hearing on Thursday, the bench observed it is not something adverse to the interest of the state which is happening as the people will elect their representatives in the elections. The top court said the Centre have to find a solution in the matter.

“We respect the local sentiments but the law of the land must be followed and it is your duty as the Union government… You have to find a solution. We cannot let the law of the land not being followed,” the bench said.

“You can’t let the law of the land not prevail especially when there is nothing affecting your personal rights or personal laws in this behalf. We are only getting people to represent you who will look after your interest at the grass-root level. How can one have objection to that?” it observed.

The bench told the counsel appearing for Nagaland that it has given long

enough rope to the state in the matter. “We have given you a long rope. Don’t make it so long that you hang yourself,” it observed.

The bench noted that Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj, appearing for the Centre, and the state’s counsel have submitted that they are at the task and request for a short accommodation. “We have put to them the seriousness of the matter as long rope also has its limitations,” it said while listing the matter for hearing in July.

During the hearing, the bench told the state’s counsel, “In the nutshell, the position is, you are not willing to implement the assurances given to the court on the right or wrong pretext that there are groups who don’t want it and you don’t want to go against them.” It asked if a section of a society have a contrary point of view on the issue, does the government “succumb to the blackmail”.

“We are sensitive to the issue in the state and therefore we gave time. There has to be some end to it,” the bench said, adding the state can’t keep the issue hanging.

“We expected some restraint in the CM’s Affidavit. Mr AG do not let us enter into arena where have to declare sumne customary

laws unconstitutional,” the court said as quoted by the Bar & Bench in a tweet.

The Centre had earlier told the top court that interministerial discussions are on in pursuance to the apex court’s order seeking its stand on whether the constitutional scheme of one-third reservation for women in municipalities and town councils can be violated by state of Nagaland.

Earlier, coming out with this constitutional argument to justify its March 29 decision to repeal the Nagaland Municipal Act under which women reservation was promised, Nagaland chief secretary in an affidavit said that Nagaland faced a “peculiar situation” as municipalities under the Constitution Part IXA apply to the state while the operation of Panchayats under Part IX stand specifically excluded by Article 243M.

“This has created an anomalous situation in the state whereby women living in the urban areas can claim reservation whereas their counterparts in rural areas do not have such a benefit,” the chief secretary said.

The geographical makeup of the state is such that there is often no clear demarcation between village areas and municipal areas and villages often surround and merge with the municipal areas, informed the state.

In view of such peculiar and unique circumstances prevailing in the state, the affidavit said, “The Government will have to consider such disparity, also taking into consideration the fact that Article 371A of the Constitution applies to the entire State of Nagaland.”

Ban on sale of chicken lifted from today

DMC‘temporarily’ revises broiler chicken rates

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DIMAPUR, MAY 18 (NPN): Poultry Union Dimapur (PUD) has called off its ban on sale of poultry under its jurisdiction in Dimapur which will take effect from May 19 after the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) responded by reviewing the earlier rate and enhancing the rates in accordance with ground reality.

It may be recalled that PUD had called for ban on

State govt, Embibe ink MoU for AI-powered learning

DIMAPUR, MAY 18 (NPN): Nagaland government and Embibe, India’s foremost AIpowered learning and outcomes platform, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to make artificial intelligence (AI) powered education accessible to all students.

This will help over three lakh students and 7,500 educators from 1,925 government-run and aided schools across the State with access to Embibe’s AI-led personalised and adaptive teaching and learning apps.

This initiative is part of Embibe’s public sector learning intervention initiative that is set to impact over four crore students across 20 States in the 2023-24 academic year.

3 lakh students, 7,500 teachers from 1,925 Govt- aided schools to receive AI-based personalised learning

The MoU was signed by School Education principal director Thavaseelan K and Embibe’s senior vice-president Devendra Gaur in the presence of Nellayappan B, deputy director of School Education and OSD to chief minister.

Announcing the launch of the collaboration, Thavaseelan said the partnership with Embibe was in alignment with the State government‘s continued

efforts to impart the best quality education to students. He mentioned that the government was glad to partner with the company to equip teachers and students with Embibe’s AI-powered teaching and learning apps, thereby significantly enhancing the quality of education.

With the app turning into a personal guide, he mentioned that students would be able to identify gaps in their learning, behaviour and skills, while the teachers would be able to significantly scale up personal attention on every child.

Commenting on the partnership, Embibe founder and CEO Aditi Avasthi claimed that the company had completed a decade-long journey

to make truly personalised education accessible to every child, irrespective of his or her socio-economic background or language of learning. She disclosed that Nagaland was the first State in the Northeast to partner with the company. She said that the company was collaborating with the government due to a dedication to create a level playing field for all students, regardless of infrastructure or teaching quality. She said AI-powered products could create a huge impact on teaching-learning equation in Nagaland. She said Embibe was excited to work closely with the schools to achieve higherquality teaching and learning outcomes for the State.

sale of chicken on May 18 since the rate fixed by DMC on May 12 was lower than the prevailing rate at Lahorijan, Karbi Anglong (Assam), from where chicken was purchased from. DMC on May 12, fixed the rate at Rs160 per kg for live broiler chicken and Rs.250 per kg for dressed broiler chicken.

According to PUD the prevalent rate in Lahorijan, was Rs.180 to 190 per kg for live chicken and Rs.300 per kg for dressed chicken.

After PUD called for ban w.e.f. May 17, the DMC on May 18 announced revision of rate by enhancing live chicken (broiler) to Rs.200 per kg and dressed chicken

to Rs.290 per kg. This was stated by DMC administrator W. Manpai Phom who informed media that the revision was “temporary” and done after DMC staff surveyed the prevalent rate sold by wholesalers in Assam. He said DMC in pursuance of the appeal by PUD undertook the survey so as to break the deadlock and to offset the shortage and ensure sale of chicken meat.

In a press note informing about the enhanced rate, DMC also reiterated its right to cancel/withdraw the “temporary rate” for poultry after normalisation of the current crisis.

Illegal structures removed from DPRO office

DIMAPUR, MAY 18 (NPN): As per the directive of deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Sachin Jaiswal, district administration led by SDO (C) sadar Yanthungbemo Kikon, GBs and police personnel removed illegal structures constructed at DPRO office here on Thursday.

According to DPRO, Lolano Patton the ongoing construction of a Multimedia-cumState Convention Centre at the site had been hampered due to encroachment by private parties. With the encroached land being now cleared and structures removed, the contractor has now assured to commence the construction work by Monday.

DPRO has expressed gratitude to DC, GBs and commissioner police for the prompt action of removing the illegal structures and protecting government land.

Along with the DPRO, joint director Simon and assistant director Atuzo were also present during the eviction process.

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Paiwang speaking at the Conclave in Delhi.

Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah with his deputy DK Shivakumar meet Governor Gehlot to stake claim to form the government. (PTI)

“Since many from Dimapur come here to buy chicken, I’m going online and home delivery.”

Monsoon preparedness meetings in Kma, Zbto

on high alert, adding that it was the responsibility of the department to contain or control contagious water borne infectious diseases.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Zunheboto, Dr. Akaho, said that though the department has always been giving their best, due

to lack of proper equipment, there are lapses and requested the DC to try to upgrade the district hospital equipment at the earliest.

Further, the DC directed the heads of offices to be in station and serve the people sincerely.

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Free entry to State Museum

DIMPUR: State Museum, Directorate of Art and Culture, is celebrating “International Museum Day” on May 18 at the State Museum, Directorate of Art and Culture, Bayavu Hill, Kohima. Interested persons have been invited to attend with entry will be free to the State Museum from May 18-20.

AR conduct education lecture

DIMAPUR: With an aim to create awareness and promote healthy lifestyle and wellness in the community, Assam Rifles Battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) conducted an “educational lecture on hypertension” on May 17 at Peren. The lecture was attended by 360 attendees.

DIMAPUR: Kohima and Zunheboto District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) held monsoon preparedness meetings for respective districts.

In Kohima, DDMA Kohima held the meeting under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Shanavas C on May 18 at DPDB Meeting Hall, Kohima. According to a DIPR report, during the meeting, the DC briefed the gathering on the possible disaster which may occur any time, and instructed the officers of different departments to be available to handle any kind of vulnerable disaster.

He said that it was likely that the district would expect long monsoon, landslides, forest fire incidents etc., and apprised the officers to identify and survey the likely possible locations for better preparedness.

Shanavas also instructed the departments of

Public Health Engineering (PHE), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Public Works Department (PWD), State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), Water Resources, Agri & Allied etc., and other line departments to equip themselves with the required tools and machineries to address any unforeseen incidents.

The DC advised the SDRF and DEF to train their personnel by analyzing the possible situations for better coordination.

He also advised everyone to clean their drainages so that this monsoon rainfall would not create more problems.

DDMO Kohima, Thejangulie Zao highlighted on the Indian Disaster Resources Network portal (IDRN) and requested the department to access the portal by providing the necessary details of their department’s equipment for managing the portal

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better.

The house was also appraised about the disadvantages of the overloaded trucks plying on the national highway which add to the wear and tear of the roads.

ZDDMA: Zunheboto

DDMA held a meeting on May 17 at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, to discuss about various issues with regard to the monsoon season. According to a DIPR report, chairman of the meeting, DC Zunheboto Rahul Bhanudas Mali said the meeting’s agenda was to avoid any major loss of life during landslides, flash floods. He then directed Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Public Works Department (PWD), Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) departments etc., to be on high alert all the times.

The meeting also confirmed that 30 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel have been briefed and would be ready in case of any disasters or emergencies.

The meeting also discussed fire related incidents, to which the DC asked the OC, Fire Brigade to be on high alert 24/7 with proper equipment in order to avoid such incidents.

The DC reminded the Food & Civil Supplies Department and Zunheboto Chamber of Commerce and industries (ZCCI) to keep food stocks ready for at least three months so as to be ready to combat any kind of disasters.

Regarding the road maintenance, the DC directed the NHIDCL and the contractors to keep the highways pliable at all the times, especially during the monsoon season.

Mali asked the H&FW department to be

Farmers’ awareness in Mokokchung

DI MAPUR: A one day

farmers’ awareness programme was organized by the District AgroMet Unit (DAMU) of Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, IMD established at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Mokokchung on May 18 at Longsa village under.

liberations covered the basic fulfilment and avenues for crop contingency planning, livestock management, pest & disease identification and management on the widely grown crops.

(Born : 28-05-1992 Died : 11-05-2023)

We the bereaved family members of Late Semsachang Walling (Moayimti) would like to extend our immense gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, groups, friends, relatives, neighbours and well wishers from far and near who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and your unceasing prayers at his sudden demise and our times of bereavement.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our prayer that our Almighty God continue to bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

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Loving mom, siblings, in-laws and relatives.

The day long programme was on “Agromet Advisory Services for Strategic Planning in Agriculture”, spearheaded by senior scientist & head, Tokiho Achumi, ACTO (Agronomy), Dr. Keviletsu Khate, ACTO (Plant Protection), Martha Chakruno and SMS (Agrometeorology) Ningshiyangerla Walling, as the resource persons. Farmers were enlightened on AgroMet Advisory Services as first of its kind in the district, particularly for the farming community. It is to equip them to strategically plan their farming activities by harnessing the favorable weather events. Further de-

Thepfukhrietuo Sorhie

30-08-1991 16-05-2023

Dear family, friends & community

We are deeply grateful for your love and support during this difficult time as we mourn the loss of our beloved son and brother Lt. Thepfukhrietuo Sorhie. Your kindness, thoughts and prayers have brought us comfort and peace during our time of bereavement. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following groups and individuals.

1. Family, Relatives, Friends and Neighbours.

2. Christian Revival Church Kohima Village

3. Vidima Village Council

4. Vidima Thenupfüko

5. Ura Village Chumoukedima

6. Huruotsumia Youth

7. Sorhie Youth

8. Lower TTYO, AG Colony

9. ANTA, Lower AG Colony

10. ANTA, Chumoukedima

11. Auto Union, 7th Mile Chumoukedima

12. Modern College Kohima (2013-2016)

13. St. Joseph University Dimapur (2018-2020)

14. NU, Lumami

15. Referral Hospital, 4th Mile Dimapur

16. Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (Hon’ble MLA Kohima Town)

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Though we are unable to thank each one of you individually, we earnestly pray to the Almighty God to bless you all abundantly from his bountiful treasures in Heaven. Loving

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1st Death Anniversary of LATE ASETO LCHO (BUBU)

19-05-2022

We remember the life of a loved one who passed away.

We celebrate their memories and hold them close to our hearts.

Dearest ASETO , though it’s been a year since you were taken away, the memories are still strong and you’re still near in our hearts. There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t think about you. Your life was a blessing to everyone. You are loved beyond words, missed with grief beyond all tears. May God hold you in the palm of His loving hand.

We love you and will miss you tremendously.

Loving family, relatives & friends

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“He shall cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” -Psalms 91:4

LATE E. MHONCHUMO KIKON 01/02/1964 – 13/05/2023

We, the bereaved family of LATE E. MHONCHUMO KIKON express our profound gratitude to all the individuals, friends, neighbors and well-wishers who supported and stood by us physically, financially and with unceasing prayers at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 13th May, 2023.

We express our special thanks to:

1. Tchüphyangza Baptist Ekhümkho, NST Wokha.

2. SDAO Staff Baghty.

3. Mekokla Ekhüng Wokha/Kohima Town.

4. Kikon Ekhüng Wokha Town.

5. Tourist Colony/Lower E Khel Youth Org.

6. Staff and Students of SZCTE, Phezhu Jotsoma.

7. IFAD-FOCUS Wokha.

Though we are unable to thank you all personally, we remain deeply indebted to each and everyone of you for the love and kindness and it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children and relatives.

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“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all”

Proverbs 31:29

We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the Church, Unions, Prayer Fellowships, Neighbours, Relatives and Friends from far and near, who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and with prayers during our saddest moment at the demise of our beloved Late SHIJUNGKALA OZUKUM (Waromung).

We deeply regret our inability to thank individually for your sympathy, love and generosity but pray to Almighty God for His abundant blessings upon you.

Loving Husband, Children, In-Laws and Grand Children.

SDRF Lower AG Colony, Kohima

DC Kohima, Shanavas C, briefing the officers at the meeting. DC Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali, speaking at the meeting.

Q.: Is there any indication that the govt is listening to calls to check illegal and unabated taxation?

Kohima, Tuensang hold DPDB meetings

Educational institutions organise various programmes

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DIMAPUR: Kohima and Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) was held Thursday at respective district headquarters.

Speaking at the Kohima DPDB meeting at DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima, advisor, prisons and printing and stationery and chairman, Kohima DPDB, Er. Kropol Vitsu said that the “reality of the matter” should be highlighted to the public regarding any project or schemes that comes up for better understanding, cooperation and better results. Kropol also requested the MLAs of Kohima district to come up with the desirable mechanism and work plans to be done on priority to move forward in all round developmental activities.

He also urged the members of the DPDB to be dedicated, active and cooperative in any given opportunity for the developmental activities.

During the meeting, application received for So-

Ura Academy to confer meritorious awards on May 26

DIMAPUR, MAY 18

(NPN): Coinciding with the 53rd Tenyidie annual seminar from May 24-26 under theme, “Mother

Tongue: The power of our Thought”, at Ura Academy Hall, Mission Compound Kohima, Ura Academy (UA) will confer meritorious students awards on May 26.

A press release from the organisers informed that on the last day, during the valedictory function, the awards will be presented to the meritorious students in Tenyidie and Music subjects under the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) result which is slated to be declared on May 24. Awards will be conferred on the following categories: Dr. Neilhouzhü Kire Award for highest marks in Tenyidie subject in HSLC exam; Rüzhükhrie Sekhose Award for highest marks in Tenyidie in HSSLC exam; Nini Vinguriau Lungalung Award will be presented to highest marks scorer in Music subject in HSSLC exam and A Kevichüsa Award will be awarded to undergraduate 2022, Nagaland University Tenyidie Subject topper.

ciety Registration from Japfü Christian College Alumni Association; Don Bosco College Kohima Alumni Association; Kohima Ao Baptist Church and Kohima Village Students’ Union were deliberated and the same was approved and recommended for further necessary action.

In the meeting, the best performance of the Village Adoption Committee 20222023 prize was awarded.

The winning teams also shared their experiences and challenges while performing the developmental activities. Suggestions were also presented and requests were made to the DPDB for follow up actions.

Rise of sale of Korean beverages which contains high percentage of alcohol in the market in and around Kohima city was highlighted to the house by additional SP Kohima, Relo Aye and for which the administration, KMC and police have decided to take up the issue immediately for its early

redressal.

Administrator, Kohima Municipal Council, T. Lanusenla Longkumer gave a presentation on “Meri LiFE Mera Swachh Shehar Campaign,” a cleanliness drive, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle which is underway from May 15 to June 5. She said that under the campaign, one RRR Centre would be setup in every ward in the city to collect plastic items, old books, used clothes and footwear and any other items which will be further refurbished, reuse or process. The administrator requested the members to co-operate in spreading the message to all concerned and contribute the said items to the volunteers like NGOs, SHGs, Swachh TULIP intern, RWA members and citizen volunteers.

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman, DPDB Kohima District, Shanavas C.

Tuensang: Tuensang

DPDB held its monthly meeting at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tuensang under the chairmanship of MLA Imtichuba Chang and chairman, DBDP Tuensang.

Reviewing the last month’s meeting minutes, the board recommended for the upgradation of Government Middle School (GMS) 3rd NAP Saksi to Government High School (GHS) after bringing forward the enrolment of students from NAP Sector and three nearby villages. The board also discussed on the T. Ao Trophy to be held at Tuensang in October 2023.

The board recommended for registration of Sangle Yangmai Society and Soteria Welfare Society Tuensang, and recommended for change of school nomenclature from GPS MKGNoksen Road to GPS Eshou. PowerPoint Presentation on departmental activities was delivered by Transport Department.

CFC-cum-DFMU Mokokchung declared plastic free zone

informed that meeting was chaired by Conservator of Forest (Northern Territorial Circle), Rongsenlemla, IFS.

The DFO Mokokchung also elaborated detail road map under the initiative of the Mission Life reaching out to all the villages and organizations under their campaign.

DIMAPUR: As part of the academic curriculum and extracurricular activities, educational institutions and other organisations organised various programmes for the students, faculty, and non-teaching

staff

DGC & UC: A state level workshop “Office Practices and Library Management: Requirements for NAAC Assessment” was held on May 16 at Dimapur Government College (DGC). The workshop, jointly organised by the Internal Quality Assessment Cells (IQAC) of DGC and Unity College (UC), Dimapur under the professional and development programme for non-teaching staff, was attended by non-teaching staff from 24 colleges all over the State.

Speaking in the inau-

gural session, DGC principal, Professor Sanjay Sharma, laid emphasis on the importance of good office practices and library management. He said such workshops were required not only for non-teaching staff but also for faculty and administrators of higher educational institutions as well, to be better equipped for National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) assessment. The workshop had three sessions with senior librarian, DGC, Niketu Siam, senior head assistant, DGC, Ashok Kumar Jain and coordinator, IQAC of St. Xavier College, Jalukie, Peren, Martha T as resource persons. They spoke on the topics, “general library operations”, “office procedure and management” and “finance and

accounts” respectively. The sessions were chaired by coordinator, IQAC, DGC, Dr. Vinyuhu Lhoungu, professor and member IQAC, DGC, Dr. Maongkala Longchar and assistant professor and member, IQAC, UC, Dimapur, Dr. Temjenwabang; the rapporteurs for the workshop were assistant professors and members, IQAC, UC, Dimapur, Dr. Tabussum Khan and Azungla Imsong, and assistant professor and member, IQAC DGC, Selina Walling. SCC: A five-day workshop on basic computer literacy particularly for ministerial staff of the college was organised by Information and Communication Technology Committee of Sao Chang College (SCC) Tuensang on May 8-12 at the College.

DIMAPUR: Conservator of Forest Complex (CFC)-cum-Divisional Forest Management Unit (DFMU) Mokokchung was declared “Plastic Free

Office Zone”, during the launch of the campaign mission life (Lifestyle for environment) at an outreach awareness-cummeeting on May 18 at

Conservator of Forest Complex (CFC), Mokokchung.

A press release issued by Divisional Forest Office (DFO) Mokokchung

The campaign was to encourage adoption of sustainable lifestyle to tackle the challenges of environmental degradation and climate change, and for mass mobilization and sensitization to people about the impact of behavioral change on the environment.

DMC issues notice on RRR campaign; license

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed all chairmen and GBs under its jurisdiction that “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR)” campaign under the theme “Meri Life Mera Swach Shehar”, as per the initiative of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, would be launched on May 20, 11 a.m. at DDSC Stadium, Golaghat Road.

In a press release, DMC administrator, W Manpai Phom has informed all colony chairmen and GBs to attend the programme. The council has informed that the campaign aims to establish RRR Centres where citizen could contribute

items like clothes, shoes, books, toys, newspaper and plastic (excluding single use plastic) for reuse and recycling. A 3-week campaign will culminate on “World Environment Day”, June 5 with a pledge for a clean and sustainable environment.

Further, DMC has informed that following would be parameters for RRR Centre – RRR campaign would be open to all colonies within DMC jurisdiction; minimum of one colony per ward; selfhelp/NGOs can participate representing the colony with consent and NOC from the colony council; participating colonies will have to submit the location of their RRR Centre while registering on

Student donates Rs. 1 lakh start-up income to Patkai Christian College

initiative would be led by a team of specialized science students from B. Sc stream, PCC who will supervise the construction and implementation of the filtration system. The project is expected to be completed before the start of the next academic session for this year, July.

or before May 20, along with details of RRR Centre, point of contact name, phone number, address in letter head. Any colony wanting to participate after May 20 can contact the nodal officer from DMC at 7005245917; the colonies participating should document each day’s work in short videos and photos (preferably GPS photo); the date of commencement of the competition shall be from May 20 till June 3; submission of collected items can be submitted on May 27 and June 3m 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DDSC Stadium, Golaghat Road; all collected items would be judged based on weight and points will be allocated as per the items

enclosed as attached; only six items mentioned shall be collected and kept in segregated manner, items collected can be racked or placed in a clean area; declaration of result would be on June 6 and winner of the competition would be awarded with cash reward and certificate.

Rate of licenses

In a separate notification, DMC has issued rate of new registration and renewal fees of DMC licenses of different categories of hand carts and rickshaws.

In a press release, DMC administrator, W Manpai Phom said the annual renewal and validity period of the registration license shall follow the financial year

MeriLiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar campaign in Kohima

at the RRR Centres.

system i.e., April 1 to March 31. The council has informed that the order shall come into force from May 20 and remain until further order. DMC has fixed rates as following – handcart/trolley cart/ice-cream/sugarcane juicer/each category – new registration at Rs. 400 and renewal at Rs. 350; E. Rickshaw – new registration at Rs. 800 and renewal at Rs. 700; cycle rickshaw – new registration at Rs. 400 and renewal at Rs. 350; rickshaw driving license fees – new registration at Rs. 350 and renewal at Rs. 300; bicycle – new registration at Rs. 100 and renewal at Rs. 100; application forms – new registration at Rs. 50 and renewal at Rs. 50.

DIMAPUR: A 26-year-old Renjanthung Patton, a business student and founder of a start-up brand, Act for India has recently donated his startup income of Rs. 1 lakh to Patkai Christian College (PCC) and launched a clean drinking water campaign as part of his environmental responsibility venture.

The funds will be used to install a water filter and water cooler in the campus to provide students with

easy access to clean drinking water. With the support of principal PCC, Thepfuvilie Pieru, he also launched a campaign called “Mission Act For Clean Water” a part of his environmental responsibility venture, an ambitious initiative which aims at constructing large sand-and-charcoal filtration system that will provide ROfiltered water.

The release informed that the process for this

It may be mentioned that Renjanthung, who started his business while still in college, had always thought about giving back but waited for the right time and cause. He knew that access to clean water was basic human right. The goal of making clean water accessible to students of the colleges has been one of his mission goals, which was achieved for PCC as a first step. Patton hoped his donation would encourage others to give back to their communities, no matter how small the gesture may seem.

DIMAPUR: In order to work out the modalities under Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Mission for MeriLiFE (ML) and MeraSwachhShehar (MSS) campaign, a meeting was held, under the directive of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MOHUA), with ward authorities including women and youth organisations along with SHGs at Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) office on May 16. A press release from KMC informed that the objective of the campaign was to set up Collection Centres/ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) centres for citizens to give used products such as plastic items, old books, used clothes and footwear or any other items that can be further refurbished, reused or processed

It also informed that, apart from other RRR Centres, the RRR Centre for Ward Nos. 5,6,7,8 and 9 which were earmarked at Super Market Complex will be inaugurated on May 20.

The RRR Centres will be geo-tagged and every information would be uploaded in MeriLiFE portal as well as Swachhatam Portal, and an evaluation committee will assess the best performing RRRs and award ceremony which will be held on June 5.

The campaign will continue for three weeks and will culminate on June 5 (World Environment Day) with mass cleanliness drives across all Wards and pledge for LiFE drives, one permanent RRR Centre will be retained after the campaign period, KMC stated.

Member National Commission for Women (NCW), New Delhi, Delina Khongdup, along with the secretary, Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) and other government officials visited the Female Ward at Community Health Centre at Niuland district on May 18.

Er. Kropol Vitsu speaks at the Kohima DPDB meeting. Imtichuba Chang,speaks at the meeting Tuensang.

Officials after the declaring of plastic free zone at CFC-cum-DFMU Mokokching.

Renjanthung Patton with PCC principal Thepfuvilie Pieru.

Participants after the workshop at Dimapur Government College.

BJP MLAs urge Shah to abrogate SoO with Kuki militants

Correspondent

IMPHAL, MAY 18: Barely a day after 34 MLAs of the ruling BJP and its allies in Manipur pressed the Centre to abrogate the suspension of operation (SoO) truce with the Kuki-based militant groups, four more BJP MLAs on Thursday joined the chorus in a memorandum addressed to Union home minister Amit Shah.

As many as 34 sitting legislators from the ruling coalition, including Naga MLAs, on Wednesday submitted a three-point memorandum to the Union home minister, which included abrogation of the tripartite SoO truce with the Kukibased militants.

The MLAs also demanded deployment of adequate security in Moreh, Churachandpur and other areas of the state for the security of all the commu-

nities residing in the areas.

In the memorandum submitted to the Union home minister through the security advisor to the Manipur chief minister Kuldiep Singh, the MLAs also raised the demand for deployment of adequate numbers of Central security forces in the sensitive areas.

Four BJP MLAs who were not among the 34 MLAs, in the separate memorandum submitted to the Union minister today, stated - “We were never

informed for the meeting and signature campaign of the MLAs regarding nonextension of the SoO agreement with Kuki militants.

The four MLAs were Karam Shyam, Paonam Brojen, Th Radheshyam and Kh Raghumani. Notably, they were the BJP MLAS who tendered their resignations from the government administrative posts assigned to them by chief minister N Biren Singh. In the memorandum, the four MLAs added that they have the same

Army recovers explosives in Imphal Valley

IMPHAL, MAY 18 (PTI):

Security personnel have recovered explosives and a “Remote Initiation Mechanism” for improvised explosive devices (IED) in Manipur where soldiers continue patrolling areas affected by ethnic clashes, the army said on Thursday.

The Assam Riffles have also cleared roadblocks set up by various organisations on National Highway 37 and escorted truck columns carrying essential supplies to Imphal Valley.

“Indian Army Patrol operating along foothills of Imphal East district recovered explosives and Remote Initiation Mechanism for IEDs in Village Bungbal Khullen on Wednesday.

Three kilograms of TNT, 15 electric detonators, four circuits and remote firing devices have also been found,” the Spear Corps of the Army said.

A major threat was averted by prompt action, the force said.

“Area Domination and offering solace and medical assistance to people are being undertaken by multiple long duration patrols day and night by the Army and Assam Rifles columns. These patrols aptly serve as a conduit for communicating problems faced and ensuring early redressal,” the Spear Corps said.

Meanwhile, the movement of trucks carrying essential commodities such as rice, sugar and pulses to Imphal Valley has resumed.

The movement

stopped due to roadblocks and fear among transporters after clashes broke out in Manipur after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts on May 3 to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

Following this, the stock of essential supplies in the state started dwindling and was beginning to reach critical levels.

Army and Assam Rifles stepped in to assure protection to vehicles carrying essential goods from/to Imphal, a Defence spokesperson said.

On May 15, a convoy of 28 vehicles including trucks, fuel tankers, and earthmovers moved under the escort of CRPF and Manipur Police from Noney to Imphal.

Prophylactic domination of the area was provided by Assam Rifles to ensure safe passage to the convoy which reached Imphal safely by afternoon. In addition, monitoring was also ensured

Second round of border talks with Assam likely next week

through Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Around 100 vehicles were moved on May 16 and 17.

Security Forces are committed to restore normalcy and the commencement of movement of the vehicles on NH 37 is another step towards normalcy in Manipur, the Defence Spokesperson said.

Clashes broke out in Manipur after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts on May 3 to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

The violence was preceded by tension over the eviction of Kuki villagers from reserve forest land, which had led to a series of smaller agitations.

Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals -- Nagas and Kukis -- constitute another 40 per cent of the population and reside in the hill districts.

opinion with the people of the state regarding the demand for non-extension of the SoO agreement with Kuki militants as this may challenge the unity and integrity of Manipur.

“We also seek your constant intervention in the state of Manipur to bring peace and normalcy at the earliest,” the third point of the memorandum stated.

The demand for abrogation of the SoO truce with the Kuki militants from the MLAs of the ruling BJP and its allies was in line with the same demand raised by the people in the valley areas after the cadres of the militant groups were alleged of directly involving in the chain of violence incidents of killing and arson of houses belonging to Meitei communities. As many as 19 Kukibased militant groups under the two umbrella bodies

– Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) – are engaging in peace talks with the Centre after inking a tripartite suspension of operation truce with the Centre and state government. The violence that claimed as many as 73 lives and injured hundreds besides burning down of nearly 2000 houses and worshiping places of both the conflicting communities broke out after a tribal solidarity march in Churachandpur district on May 3 last.

At a time of allegations of direct involvement of militants under SoO in the chain of violence, 10 MLAs of the ruling parties, including seven from the BJP belonging to the Kuki communities, demanded for a separate administration for the Kuki in Manipur. They first raised the

demand in a joint press release on May 13 and then submitted a memorandum to Union home minister Amit Shah demanding the same on May 15.

In the memorandum submitted to the Union home minister, the Kuki MLAs alleged that the Meitei community was carrying out ethnic cleansing of the tribal people in the valley areas among others.

Following the demand raised by the Kuki MLAs, peaceful demonstrations to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur were being staged across in the valley areas under the aegis of the Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI). The demonstrations demanded withdrawal of SoO truce with the Kuki militants, implementation of NRC in the state to detect illegal immigrants, among others.

Cong calls out PM, Shah for ‘silence’ on Manipur violence

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(PTI): The Congress on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the Manipur violence even 15 days after it erupted.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said while every activity in Manipur has been affected and internet banned, Union Home Minister Amit Shah or any other cabinet minister is yet to visit the violence-hit northeastern state.

“15 days since the horrific violence erupted in Manipur and internet was banned. Yesterday, the ban was extended for another 5 days.

“Banking, e-commerce, payments of e-bills, e-tickets, businesses, work from home, education, and many other essential services have come to a grinding halt,” he said on Twitter.

“Meanwhile, Not a single word issued by Prime Minister appealing for peace. Not a single visit by the Union Home Minister or any other Cabinet Minister to the state,” Ramesh said.

Clashes broke out in Manipur after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ in all its 10 districts on May 3 to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

The violence was preceded by tension over the eviction of Kuki villagers from reserve forest land, which had led to a series of smaller agitations. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals -- Nagas and Kukis -- constitute another 40 per cent of the population and reside in the hill districts.

IWFNEI, AIPP condemn violence in Manipur

DIMAPUR, MAY 18

(NPN): Indigenous Women Forum of Northeast India (IWFNEI) and Asia Indigenous People’s Pact (AIPP) have expressed deep sorrow at the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur and the carnage that followed.

Strongly condemning the reprehensible violence and calling for an immediate end to it, Khesheli Chishi and Chanmayo Aier of IWFNEI and AIPP respectively in a statement said the events that unfolded had brought to light the totally inept handling of the situation by the State government and its highly questionable role that resulted in loss of lives and properties, displacements, burning of places of worship and other numerous human rights violations, all of which constituted blatant crime against humanity.

They noted that Manipur had been rife with ethnic tensions for long due to divisive majoritarian politics, social discrimination, inequitable distribution of development funds and lack of transparency in recruitment to government jobs. Besides, they alleged that

existing major issues such as immigration, land and territorial rights, drugs and contraband trafficking in Indo-Myanmar border over the years and the ambivalent attitude of successive governments and their failure to appropriately address these problems had ultimately culminated in the current violence.

According to the duo, the modern day politics of Manipur was shaped by divisive vested interests that resulted in eliminating any common ground among the people. However, they stressed that dealing with the current violence

must also necessarily deal with the conditions that created them. To bring about healing, they insisted that politics must emphasise the common good and cooperation as part of the search for meaningful reconciliation or, they cautioned that it would be yet another divisive politics. They said this would offer an alternative perspective that could help people find a common ground towards cooperation and understanding. While appealing to all parties to restrain from hateful speech and provocative misinformation for normalcy to return, the duo

AFFIDAVIT

I, ELIYA MAGH , d/o ASHIWA MAGH alias ASHEWA MAGH resident of Tesophenyu Village, Tseminyu, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 375/2023 dated 26.04.2023 that my father's name inadvertently appeared in some of my documents as 'ASHIWA MAGH' and 'ASHEWA MAGH'. Whereas 'ASHIWA MAGH' and 'ASHEWA MAGH' are the names of same person i.e. my father. dP -2153/23

emphasised that peace and reconciliation efforts would not yield results or solve the problem unless the political reality was objectively accounted for with sincerity and honesty.

“This demands immense courage from all parties, and we further appeal to all communities, leaders and right-thinking people to reason together to find a common ground for long-term reconciliation. To start with, we must admit that violence is not the answer and we must refrain from it,” the statement mentioned.

They said they were encouraged by the heroic

acts of those, whether government officials, security forces or ordinary citizens, who saved lives without discriminating and acted purely on humanitarian grounds. Their bravery and humanity were the light of hope even in dark times such as this, they added. Further, they called on the Manipur government to act with wisdom and refrain from indulging in divisive politics and blatant abuse of power and authority. Further, demanded a high-level independent judicial inquiry into the incident to win back the trust and confidence of the people and to secure justice.

AFFIDAVIT

I, SMTI. M. MHADENO KIKON, d/o R. Mhonbemo kikon resident of Longsa Village, Wokha, Nagaland declare through an Affidavit No. 1228/2023 dated 15.05.2023 that my name 'MHADENO TSANGLAO and my father's name 'LIDEMO TSANGLAO' appeared in all my official and educational documents. Henceforth, I will use my name as SMTI. M. MHADENO KIKON D/O R. MHONBEMO KIKON for all official and other purposes. dP -2157/23

BEFORE THE MARRIAGE OFFICER

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Marriage Regd. No. 29/2023 dated dimapur, the 12/05/2023

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION MARRIAGE

I, Marriage Officer, dimapur, Nagaland hereby give notice Under Section 15 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, that a petition for Registration Marriage has been filed by Mr. Noksangtemba Ao aged about 70 years, S/o Shri Ayimlipba Ao, resident of H/No. 323 Aokong Colony, dimapur ANd Miss Moalila aged about 53 years, d/o Alemnumkum resident of H/No. 323, Aokong Colony before me on 12th day of May 2023 and whereas 13th June 2023 has been fixed registering their Marriage. Objections, if any are to be furnished on or before the aforementioned fixed date.

SHILLONG, MAY 18

(PTI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said he is likely to meet his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma next week in Guwahati for the second round of border talks.

Speaking to reporters, Sangma Wednesday said the logistics were being worked out for the meeting, which is likely to be held on May 24. This would be the first meeting for the second round of border talks between the two states, aimed at resolving the remaining six areas of differences, he said.

Sangma said he has been in touch with Sarma over the skirmishes that have been taking place at

the villages located in the disputed Block I and Block II at the inter-state border.

“We have already decided to visit both Block I and II to send a message of peace and restraint from both sides,” he said.

Last week, two huts were set on fire at Khanduli village in Block I.

“We appeal for peace. There are too many things that are happening on both sides. We will go to ground zero to find a solution to the problems,” Sangma said.

The first round of border talks concluded in March last year when the two chief ministers signed an agreement in Delhi in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, resolving differences in six areas.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Cum Marriage Officer Dimapur : Nagaland dP -2170/23

1. That, I am a Citizen of India by birth and resident of the above mentioned

2. That, my actual name is B PONGNGOI PHOM.

3. That, my name has been inadvertently entered and recorded as PONGOI in my Appointment order No. DHS-4/ANM/ PHEK/2003/88111-13 Dt. Kohima, the 12 th Jan/2004 and PONGNGOI PHOM in my service Record.

4. That, this Affidavit is made to declare that the abovementioned name refers to same and one person i.e. me. ‘B PONGNGOI PHOM’.

5. That, this affidavit is made to declare that when the name ‘B PONGNGOI PHOM alias PONGOI alias PONGNGOI PHOM appears it should be read, corrected and understood as ‘B PONGNGOI PHOM’ in all official purposes.

6. That, the statements made in para 1 to 5 are true correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing immaterial has been made or concealed therein. And I sign this Affidavit on this the 14th day of

Whereas the petitioner Shri T. Toluka Aye (Son) Vishini Aye (Wife), T. Toluka Aye (Son), Mulato T. Ayemi (Son), Iloka T. Ayemi (Son) W/o, S/o D/o Late H. Tovito Aye a Resident of H/No. 2, Block No. 6, Thahekhu has filed a petition praying for declaration as “Legal Heir and Next of Kin” of Late H. Tovito Aye. Notice is hereby issued inviting objection, if any to file before court on or before 19.06.23 day of 2023, as to why the prayer of the petitioners shall not granted. Given under my hand and seal of this court 18.05.23 day of 2023.

(MHALO HUMTSOE)

Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

dP-2176/23

this court on or before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 17-05-2023.

SUMMONS FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE - 1,5,20)

IN THE COURT OF SMTI. SEYIELENUO MEZHü,

Conrad K Sangma

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Alert citizen foils

robbery bid in Maha; 4 held

PALGHAR, MAY 18

(PTI): A robbery plan by six persons in Maharashtra’s Palghar district was foiled after an alert citizen called the police who nabbed four of the accused, an official said on Thursday. District Rural

Superintendent of Police

Balasaheb Patil told PTI that the ongoing ‘Jansamwad Abhiyan’ among tribals, a campaign to encourage citizens to alert police about crimes, has yielded results. Referring one such incident, he said a resident of Govade village spotted six persons hiding near a petrol pump on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway on May 16 and alerted the Manor police, who nabbed four of them while two managed to escape.

5 people killed, 15 injured in bus-truck collision in MP

SHAJAPUR, MAY 18

(PTI): Five people were killed and 15 others received injuries after a speeding private bus collided head-on with a truck near Maksi town in Madhya Pradesh’s Shajapur district on Thursday morning, a police official said. The accident took place at around 5 am when the victims were on their way to Ahmedabad from Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh to attend a marriage function, Maksi police station in-charge Gopal Singh Chouhan said. The bus collided with a truck near Donta village in Shajapur, he said.

UP man gets 25yr sentence for raping minor

PRATAPGARH (UP), MAY 18 (PTI): A local court here convicted a man of raping a minor and sentenced him to 25 years of imprisonment, a government advocate said on Thursday. The court of the District Additional Sessions Judge Alok Dwivedi on Wednesday convicted one Ajit Saroj of raping a 13-year-old girl in May 2018, the prosecution said. According to the FIR lodged in the case, the minor girl was at a farm when the accused raped her. Saroj was booked for rape and other sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

2 killed, 7 injured as mini-bus overturns in J&K

SRINAGAR, MAY 18 (PTI): Two non-local labourers were killed, while seven others sustained injuries when a mini-bus overturned on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Pulwama district, officials said. The accident took place near Gujjar Bakarwal hostel in Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district, they said. Two labourers from Madhya Pradesh died on the spot while the injured were taken to a hospital. A case has been registered, officials said.

Three people killed in TN cracker blast

CHENNAI, MAY 18 (PTI): Three people including a woman died in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district on Thursday. Expressing anguish over the demise, Chief Minister M K Stalin ordered a solatium of Rs 3 lakh each to the victims’ families. An unexpected blast at the firecracker making factory in Oorampatti village in Sivakasi led to the deaths of S Kumaresan, R Sundararaj and K Ayyammal, an official release here said.

PM flags off Odisha’s first Vande Bharat

Launchesrailwayprojects worthRs8,200crore

PURI/HOWRAH, MAY

18 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched railway projects worth Rs 8,200 crore in Odisha on Thursday and flagged off the state’s first Vande Bharat Express that will connect Puri to West Bengal’s Howrah.

Addressing the function through video-conferencing, Modi said new India is building its own technologies and reaching those to the different corners of the country.

“The Vande Bharat Express will further strengthen the religious, cultural and spiritual connection between Howrah and Puri,” he said.

Fifteen Vande Bharat trains are operational in the country at present and those are boosting both connectivity and economy, Modi said.

“There was a time when new technologies and facilities used to remain limited to Delhi or the big cities.

But now, India has chosen a new path. This new India is making technologies on its own and reaching those to different corners of the country,” he said, referring to the indigenously developed semi-highspeed train.

The prime minister said that as the country celebrates the ‘Amrit Kaal’ of its Independence, it’s time to further strengthen its unity. “The more India’s unity is strengthened, the more its collective capacity will increase,” he said.

He also lauded the state for continuing India’s developmental streak amid

challenges.

“Amidst even the most challenging times, India kept its developmental journey intact. The reason behind this has been the participation of all the states, and India’s spirit of walking ahead collectively,” he said.

The Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express will be the fastest train on the route, covering the 500 km distance in around 6.5 hours, railway officials said. Modi also laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Puri and Cuttack railway stations.

He dedicated to the nation 100 per cent electrifica-

Scuffle at Congress meet between Pilot, Gehlot supporters in Ajmer

tion of the railway network in Odisha. This will reduce the operating and maintenance cost and reduce reliance on imported crude oil, officials said.

He also inaugurated the doubling of the Sambalpur-Titlagarh rail line, a new broad gauge rail line between Angul and Sukinda, the third line connecting Manoharpur-Rourkela-Jharsuguda-Jamga and a new broad-gauge line between Bichhupali and Jhartarbha.

These will cater to the increased traffic demands as a result of rapid industrial development in the steel,

power and mining sectors in Odisha, and will also help ease the pressure on passenger traffic in these sections, officials said.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were present at the programme in Puri station.

A cultural programme was also organised at the Howrah station to mark the flagging off of the Vande Bharat Express, which will be West Bengal’s second.

Regular run of the 22895/22896 Howrah-PuriHowrah Vande Bharat Express will commence from May 20, officials said.

The train, which will run six days a week except Thursdays, will depart Howrah at 6.10 am and reach Puri at 12.35 pm. In the return direction, it will leave Puri at 1.50 pm and arrive at Howrah at 8.30 pm, they said.

The train, with 16 coaches, will stop at Kharagpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Khurda Road.

Arjun Meghwal assumes charge as Law Minister

ASSERTSNOCONFRONTATIONWITHJUDICIARY

Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Arjun Ram Meghwal during a meeting, in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(PTI): Bureaucrat-turnedpolitician Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday assumed charge as the Minister of Law and Justice after Kiren Rijiju was removed from the high-profile ministry in a surprise development, and made it clear that there was no confrontation with the judiciary.

Rijiju, whose brief stint in the Law Ministry saw frequent run-ins with the judiciary, has been given the earth sciences ministry.

Soon after assuming office, Meghwal declared that there was no confrontation with the judiciary and that his

priority would be to ensure speedy justice for all.

“The executive and the judiciary have a cordial relationship, and it will stay cordial and constitutional. The boundaries are already there,” he told reporters here. The appointment of Meghwal, who is also the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, comes ahead of the Rajasthan assembly election slated for later this year. “My topmost priority will be to ensure speedy justice to all,” said Meghwal, a law graduate. Rijiju met Meghwal and extended best wishes on the new responsibility.

SC upholds validity of amended law allowing ‘Jallikattu’

NEW DELHI/CHEN -

JAIPUR, MAY 18 (PTI):

Supporters of Rajasthan

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire Sachin Pilot on Thursday got into a scuffle with each other ahead of a feedback meeting with the party workers in Ajmer, police said.

The meeting was scheduled at a place in Vaishali Nagar area of the city ahead of a meeting scheduled to be chaired by AICC’s Rajasthan coincharge Amrita Dhawan.

According to Christianganj Police Station SHO Karan Singh, supporters of

JPC probe will reveal truth of Modani scam’: Congress

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(PTI): The Congress on Thursday said only a joint parliamentary committee probe into the Adani issue will reveal the “full truth of the Modani scam”, with Rahul Gandhi alleging that the government is not bothered about the public money getting “looted”.

“Market capitalization of LIC - May 2022: Rs 5.48 lakh crore. May 2023: Rs 3.59 lakh crore. Decline: 35 percent. ‘Saheb’ has only one focus - how to save the businessman. Even if the hard-earned money of the public gets looted, or the investment of shareholders sinks,” Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.

Senior leader Jairam Ramesh, in a tweet, cited a news report that has alleged a “cover up”.

The Congress has been alleging that the money of LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) policyholders has been invested in the Adani Group. It has also claimed that LIC share prices have declined drastically since the Hindenburg Research report, which alleged stock price manipulation by the Adani Group, came out.

The Adani Group has denied the allegations.

Sharing the link to a news report on Twitter, Ramesh said it is an “expose of the anatomy of a Modani cover-up”.

both leaders had an altercation over seating arrangement, which led to a scuffle.

“It was an office bearers meeting where supporters of Ajmer Saras Dairy Chairman Ramchandra Chaudhary and RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore had come. They started shouting slogans against each other, which led to a scuffle between them,” Congress city president Vijay Jain said. SHO Karan Singh said that police present at the spot intervened and pacified the protestors. No major injury was reported,

he added. Rift runs deep in the Rajasthan Congress with Pilot raising a dissident’s banner against Gehlot over alleged corruption by the previous BJP dispensation in the state and demanding action against them. Apart from a call for a high-level probe into corruption, Pilot recently spelled out two other demands – disbanding the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) and its reconstitution, and compensation for those affected by the cancellation of government recruitment exams after paper leaks.

Earlier in the week, he also threatened a statewide agitation if his demands are not met. Flanked by several Congress MLAs at a rally in Jaipur on May 15, Sachin Pilot served notice on Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot—agree to their demands by the month-end or face a state-wide agitation. Apart from a call for a highlevel probe into corruption, Pilot spelled out two other demands.

NAI, MAY 18 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the validity of the amended act of Tamil Nadu allowing the bull-taming sport Jallikattu, with state political parties welcoming the verdict while animal rights activists expressed disappointment and insisted they will look for legal remedies. The spectacle sport coinciding with the Tamil harvest festival Pongal in January draws national and international audience. The southern town of Madurai hosts jallikattu at Alanganallur, Palamedu and Avaniyapuram, where the raging bulls charge out of ‘Vaadivasal’ (the entry point) to take on the tamers who invest a lot of pride in subduing the beast. “Jallikattu” is also known as “eruthazhuvuthal”.

On Thursday, the apex court also showed the green flag to Maharashtra and Karnataka for their bullock-cart races and buffalo racing sport “Kambala”, respectively. A five-judge Constitution bench headed

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by Justice K M Joseph, which delivered a unanimous verdict, dealt with five

questions referred to it by a two-judge bench of the apex court in 2018. “Our decision

on the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act would also guide the Maharashtra and Karnataka Amendment Acts and we find all the three amendment Acts to be valid legislations,” said the bench, also comprising justices Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy and C T Ravikumar. The bench delivered its verdict on a batch of pleas which had challenged the Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka amendment laws allowing “Jallikattu”, bullock-cart races and “Kambala”.

PM Narendra Modi attends a ceremony to launch multiple railway projects and flag off the Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express train through a video conference on Thursday (PTI)

In this file photo, bull-tamers attempt to subdue a charging bull during ‘Alanganallur Jallikattu’, in Madurai. (PTI)

Video grab: Supporters of Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot engage in brawl during party meet.

A far cry

Asthe premier commercial city of Nagaland, there are several things that need to be fixed in dimapur , if it is to progress in the real sense of the term other than more retail outlets and buildings. The list is long from- sufficient power to drive business and industry, improved traffic management to reduce traffic congestion, earmarking commercial areas and enforcing building regulations, giving priority on disposal of garbage, providing an efficient drainage system within dimapur City so as to prevent overflowing of effluent especially on roads, timely repair of roads, providing space for a common market to serve the needs of at least three to four colonies; providing efficient civic services and last but not the least, maintenance of law and order as a preventive measure to instil a sense of security and well being of the people and particularly, the business community. All these are not requirements that have come up only recently but which have been there since decades in order to provide basic necessities for an ever growing cosmopolitan city. Increasing influx of migrants from within and beyond Nagaland into dimapur, has severely challenged its capacity to maintain and manage. In the past decades till the 80s, life in dimapur was free and economic activities vibrant. Social peace was maintained due to cooperation among its founding fathers, business pioneers and elders of various communities. This changed after the 90s when gun toting elements and tribal hegemony came into prominence and gave rise to the ideology of ‘power flows through the barrel of the gun’ and ‘might is right’. Managing dimapur has never been easy but not impossible provided both the civil and civic authorities stayed on course. dimapur is also the home to hundreds of organisations and unions including Naga political groups. There are over 150 NGOs and voluntary organisations and nearly 50 unions operating in dimapur besides around a dozen political groups. One of the highlights of dimapur has been forcible, illegal and unauthorised taxations, another ‘unique’ phenomenon being that majority are collected multiple times. The curse of illegal, rampant and multiple taxation has damaged the business environment and put many enterprises out of business. The state actors on the other hand also impose forest royalty on marble, granite, wood products for which GST have been paid; and sales tax as applicable etc. These activities have earned dimapur and the state a dubious distinction as the extortion capital and safe haven for other outfits. dimapur has been losing the race in infrastructure development due to several factors since the 90s but unfortunately, no serious effort has been made to analyse the manifestations and undertake remedial measures. Almost all leaders and people in power and positions have residences and properties in dimapur but somehow, development of dimapur escapes attention of their minds. Even past elected members from dimapur have ignored the need to put dimapur back on the tracks of development. If things don’t improve within the next few years, it will only accelerate the obliteration of all the idealistic dreams of dimapur being among the developing towns of the north east. Unless the government is clear about its responsibility in promoting not only business but rule of law, it will be culpable of lending a hand in creating a chaotic environment that is detrimental to the future.

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Living Simply— Yet Focused

Look at the birds of the air….Consider the lilies of the field… —Matthew 6:26, 28

“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin”— they simply are! Think of the sea, the air, the sun, the stars, and the moon— all of these simply are as well— yet what a ministry and service they render on our behalf! So often we impair God’s designed influence, which He desires to exhibit through us, because of our own conscious efforts to be consistent and useful. Jesus said there is only one way to develop and grow spiritually, and that is through focusing and concentrating on God. In essence, Jesus was saying, “Do not worry about being of use to others; simply believe on Me.” In other words, pay attention to the Source, and out of you “will flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38). We cannot discover the source of our natural life through common sense and reasoning, and Jesus is teaching here that growth in our spiritual life comes not from focusing directly on it, but from concentrating on our Father in heaven. Our heavenly Father knows our circumstances, and if we will stay focused on Him, instead of our circumstances, we will grow spiritually— just as “the lilies of the field.”

The people who influence us the most are not those who detain us with their continual talk, but those who live their lives like the stars in the sky and “the lilies of the field”— simply and unaffectedly. Those are the lives that mold and shape us.

If you want to be of use to God, maintain the proper relationship with Jesus Christ by staying focused on Him, and He will make use of you every minute you live— yet you will be unaware, on the conscious level of your life, that you are being used of Him.

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Financial Inclusion and the North East India

Government of India is emphasizing on inclusive growth and the Approach Paper to the 11th five-year plan says that, “Plan provides an opportunity to restructure policies to achieve a new vision based on faster, broader based and inclusive growth. It is designed to reduce poverty and focus on bridging the various divides that continue to fragment our society” (Planning Commission, 2006). In order to achieve inclusive growth, many argue for people centric and pro-poor macro policies. Achieving inclusive growth is far more challenging than raising economic growth rate. Public Policy should give priority to ‘inclusive’ sectors to avoid lop-sided growth benefitting only a few sections of the society.

Financial inclusion is also an effective step towards inclusive growth. It is known that finance plays a catalytical role in the development process. There have been numerous researches analyzing how financial systems help in developing economies. The research has not just looked at how finance helps economic activity but also social aspects like poverty, hunger etc.

Like any research on a particular topic, the findings have been diverse and the consensus is that finance helps but the magnitude of impact differs.

Today throughout the world, interests shown by authorities in different countries in financial inclusion clearly show that there are concerns that large segments of the world’s population are excluded from formal payments system and financial markets while financial markets are developing and globalising rapidly. There is an obvious market failure and thus governments and financial sector regulators are seeking to create enabling conditions such

that markets become more open, more competitive, affordable and inclusive.

The banking industry has shown tremendous growth in volume and complexity during the last few decades. Despite making significant improvements in all the areas relating to financial viability, profitability and competitiveness, there are concerns that banks have not been able to include vast segment of the population, especially the underprivileged sections of the society, into the fold of basic banking services. The reasons may vary from country to country and hence the strategy could also vary but all out efforts are being made as financial inclusion can truly lift the financial condition and standards of life of the poor and the disadvantaged.

What is Financial Inclusion? :”Financial inclusion may be defined as the process of ensuring access to financial services and timely and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low-income groups at an affordable cost.” (Rangarajan’s committee on financial inclusion)

Thus, financial inclusion is delivery of banking services at an affordable cost to the vast sections of disadvantaged and low-income groups. Unrestrained access to public goods and services is the sine qua non of an open and efficient society. As banking services are in the nature of public good, it is essential that availability of banking and payment services to the entire population without discrimination is the prime objective of the public policy.

The scope of financial inclusion: The scope of financial inclusion can be looked into: a) through state-driven intervention by way of statutory enactments (for instance the

US example, the Community Reinvestment Act and making it a statutory right to have bank account in France). b) through voluntary effort by the banking community for evolving various strategies to bring within the ambit of the banking sector the large sections of society. When bankers do not give the desired attention to certain areas, the regulators have to step in to remedy the situation. This is the reason why the Reserve Bank of India is placing a lot of emphasis on financial inclusion. In India the focus of the financial inclusion at present is confined to ensuring a bare minimum access to a savings bank account without frills, to all. Internationally, the financial exclusion has been viewed in a much wider perspective. Having a current account / savings account on its own, is not regarded as an accurate indicator of financial inclusion. There can be multiple levels of financial inclusion and exclusion. At one extreme, are the ‘super-included’, i.e., those customers who are actively and persistently courted by the financial services industry, and who have at their disposal a wide range of financial services and products. At the other extreme, are the financially excluded, who are denied access to even the most basic of financial products. In between are those, who use the banking services only for deposits and withdrawals of money. But these persons may have only restricted access to the financial system, and may not enjoy the flexibility of access offered to more affluent customers.

International Experience for financial inclusion: An interesting feature which emerges from the international practice is that the more developed the society is, the greater the thrust on empowerment

of the common person and low-income groups. It may be worthwhile to have a look at the international experience in tackling the problem of financial exclusion which may be a worthwhile exercise.

The Financial Inclusion Task Force in UK has identified three priority areas for the purpose of financial inclusion, viz., access to banking, access to affordable credit and access to free face-to- face money advice. UK has established a Financial Inclusion Fund to promote financial inclusion and assigned responsibility to banks and credit unions in removing financial exclusion. Basic bank no frills accounts have also been introduced. An enhanced legislative environment for credit unions has been established, accompanied by tighter regulations to ensure greater protection for investors.

A Post Office Card Account (POCA) has been created for those who are unable or unwilling to access a basic bank account. The concept of a Savings Gateway has been piloted. This offers those, on lowincome employment, £1 from the state for every £1 they invest, up to a maximum of £25 per month. In addition, the Community Finance Learning Initiatives (CFLI s) were also introduced with a view to promoting basic financial literacy among housing association tenants.

A civil rights law, namely Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in the United States prohibits discrimination by banks against low- and moderateincome neighborhoods. The CRA imposes an affirmative and continuing obligation on banks to serve the needs for credit and banking services of all the communities in which they are chartered. In fact, numerous studies conducted by Federal Reserve and

Violence scars Manipur’s young generation

“Will they throw stones at us when we go to school?” eight-year-old Barbie’s question baffles her mother.

Barbie is optimistic about returning to school and friends, as is four-year-old Nancy who is in a kindergarten class and longs to get back to her books.

But Lara, in her early 20s, is aware of the uncertain future that stares the younger kids as well as those who have stepped into adulthood.

She is concerned about whether scores like her in Manipur will be able to appear for the competitive examinations which will determine their career and future life.

Barbie, Nancy and Lara (names changed to protect their identities) are among those who fled Manipur as ethnic clashes raged in their state and are now taking shelter at relative’s places in Guwahati.

While Nancy’s house was torched after they had fled, Barbie’s was stoned when she was still inside with her family. Lara’s place was saved due to protection provided by neighbours as she and her family members took shelter in a relief camp.

“I can’t sleep anymore, I have flashbacks and nightmares. We were fortunate that we had good neighbours (belonging to another community), who gave us shelter on the night violence broke out and stood guard at the doorstep,” Lara said, recounting the horrors that unfolded on the night of May 3 and took them by surprise.

Violent clashes broke out in the north-eastern state after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the 10 hill districts

the

Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

“We managed to reach a CRPF camp safely the next morning, but three family members of a friend were not so lucky. A mob stopped their vehicle which was just behind ours. They pulled them out and thrashed them.

“My friend, who is away in Delhi, lost her mother and brother. Her sister-in-law is fighting for her life in a hospital now,” Lara added in between sobs and wiping her tears.

Barbie is chirpy on the exterior but any mention of her home back in Imphal puts her on the edge.

“Why are people throwing stones at our house? Will they throw stones at us when we go to school? What have we done wrong?” her questions leave her mother baffled.

Barbie was asking her parents what Meiteis and Kukis mean, as she was hearing these terms for the first time. The clashes are taking place mainly between Meiteis and Kukis.

“She doesn’t feel that she is any different from her friends (who come from another community),” Barbie’s mother, who escaped from Imphal with her two daughters, said.

Nancy’s father is also having a hard time explaining to his child what went wrong in their home state.

“She was just in a kindergarten class and loved her school. Now she constantly asks her mother and me when will she be going back again. We don’t even have our house in Imphal anymore to return. I don’t know what to tell her,” he said, staring into the distance.

“My younger daughter is two years old. She doesn’t understand much but now gets

Harvard University demonstrated that CRA lending is a win-win proposition and profitable to banks. In this context, it is also interesting to know the other initiative taken by a state in the United States. Apart from the CRA experiment, armed with the sanction of Banking Law, the State of New York Banking Department, with the objective of making available the low-cost banking services to consumers, made mandatory that each banking institution shall offer basic banking account and in case of credit unions the basic share draft account, which is in the nature of low-cost account with minimum facilities. An interesting feature of basic banking account scheme is the element of transparency i.e. the banking institution should, prior to opening the account, furnish a written disclosure to the account holder describing the main features of the scheme i.e. the initial deposit amount required to open the account, minimum balance to be maintained, charge per periodic cycle for use of such account, maximum number of withdrawal transactions without any additional charge and other charges imposed on transactions for availing electronic facility not operated by the account holder’s banking institution, etc.

India Vs North Eastern Region: Bank nationalization in India marked a paradigm shift in the focus of banking. Nationalization of commercial banks in 1969 and 1981 was intended to shift the focus from class banking to mass banking, thereby reaching out the unbanked areas through branch expansion. The rationale for creating Regional Rural Banks was also to take the banking services to poor people especially in rural areas. The branches of commercial banks and the RRBs have increased from 8321 in the

year 1969 to 86960 branches as at the end of March 2010. It further increased to 162894 as on March 2023. However, there are certain under-banked states such as Bihar, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal and a large number of North-Eastern states, where the average population per branch office continues to be quite high compared to the national average. The new branch authorization policy of Reserve Bank encourages banks to open branches in these under banked states and the under banked areas in other states. The new policy also places a lot of emphasis on the efforts made by the Bank to achieve, inter alia, financial inclusion and other policy objectives. Still in March 2023, only about 3 percent banks are in NE Region, out of which about 63 percent of the banks are in Assam, 8 percent in Meghalaya and 4 percent in Nagaland. Within the country, there is a wide variation across states. All the states of North Eastern Region are below all India average No. of accounts per 100 of population as well as No. of accounts per 100 of adult population.

Besides if we look into regional spread of scheduled commercial banks, region wise credit-deposit ratios, penetration of SHGBank linkage and variations within the region, it depicts the picture of low financial inclusion of the north eastern region. Today we have index of financial inclusion which also depicts the poor state of affairs in terms of financial inclusion especially if we talk about this region, where all the states of the region are below 20 ranks.

(To be continued...)

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Joining CAPF as AC

startled by any loud noise after being exposed to the sound of the mob back home,” he added.

While it was a ‘Meitei vs Kuki’ clash for the world, for Lara and her ilk, it was more of ‘miscreants and political leadership’ behind the violence, which has left over 60 dead by official estimates.

There is a lot of divisive politics going on in Manipur as the top leaders spew venom against other communities without thinking of the repercussions and others follow suit, Lara claimed.

“Meiteis or Kukis, in general, are not to be blamed. Our neighbours saved our lives and home. My friends called up and apologised on behalf of their community,” Lara, who wants to be a civil servant, said.

“Our only appeal to the authorities now: enable us all to pursue our studies and sit for the competitive examinations in a safe environment. After all, we are the future of the state and the nation,” she added.

The ethnic clashes were preceded by tension over the eviction of Kuki villagers from reserve forest land, which had led to a series of smaller agitations.

Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals -- Nagas and Kukis -- constitute another 40 per cent of the population and reside in the hill districts.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh had on May 8 said that 60 people were killed, 231 injured and 1,700 houses including religious places burnt in the ethnic violence that rocked the northeastern state for the past few days.

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Many of us join defence services and serve the nation. There are different entrances in defence services like officers’ entry or soldier entry. Like defence services we have para military forces like Assam Rifles. One of the strongest forces in the country which employs millions is the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). Aspirants must have officers like qualities to be successful in CAPF.

The Union Public Service Commission will hold a Written Examination on 06th August, 2023 for recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the CAPF viz. Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The Examination will be held in accordance with the Rules published by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Gazette of India dated 26th April, 2023.

The tentative Examination number of vacancies to be filled on the results of the examination is as follows: BSF (86); CRPF (55); CISF (91); ITBP (60); SSB 30 and the total vacancy are Total 322. Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants. An aspirant must have attained the age of 20 years and must not have attained the age of 25 years on 1st August, 2023, i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1998 and not later than 1st August, 2003.

The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe, upto a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward and there are other reservations too. Aspirants must hold a Bachelor’s

degree of a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification. Paper I includes General Ability and Intelligence which contains 250 Marks and Paper II consists of General Studies, Essay and Comprehension which contains 200 Marks. Apart from the written test there is the Physical Efficiency Test and interview . Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate will be a desirable qualification and these qualifications will be given consideration at the time of Interview/Personality Test only. Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ ST Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs.200/-. Candidates are required to apply Online using the link https://www.upsconline. nic.in.

The Online Applications can be filled upto 16th May, 2023 till 18.00 Hours, after which the link will be disabled. Aspirants must be physically fit to be in the CAPF so aspirants may also maintain fitness to be easily selected. Punctuality and discipline is also equally important and hence we must learn and practice these skills in our day to day life. Service Allocation will be made on the basis of position in the Merit List and the Service Preferences. Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants.

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“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.”

~ Robert H. Schiuller

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PM to inaugurate new Parl building on May 28

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly- constructed Parliament building on May 28. Lok Sabha Speaker

Om Birla met Modi on Thursday and extended an invitation to inaugurate the new building, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said. The new Parliament building can comfortably seat 888 members in the Lok Sabha chamber and 300 in the Rajya Sabha chamber, it said.

In case of a joint sitting of both the Houses, a total of 1,280 members can be accommodated in the Lok Sabha chamber. PM had laid the foundation stone on December 10, 2020.

Man drowns his two kids in Faridabad well

GURUGRAM, MAY 18

(PTI): A man allegedly drowned his two kids -both aged under six -- in a well in Faridabad on Thursday as his second wife did not like them, police said. A case of murder was registered against the 37-year-old Bhagat Singh, who originally hails from Palwal and is currently living in Shyam Colony in Sector 58, they said. The accused father was arrested within an hour of the incident, police added.

The children, a four-yearold boy and a five-year-old girl, were from his first marriage.

Inter-state drug peddler held in Hyderabad HYDERABAD, MAY 18 (PTI): A 27-year-old man was arrested here for allegedly trying to sell drugs, including MDMA pills and cocaine, and other “incriminating materials” worth Rs 7.92 lakh, which was seized from his possession, police said on Thursday. The accused, a resident of Goa and a native of West Bengal, was involved in the business of selling contraband substances for three years in Goa, a release from the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate said. “He knew that drugs can be sold at a higher rate in Hyderabad compared to Goa” and decided to start peddling drugs in in the city for drug consumers, “thereby making wrongful gains”, it said.

Bihar caste survey: SC refuses to stay HC order Hectic parleys helped break logjam over K’taka CM pick

NEW DELHI, MAY 18 (PTI): The caste survey in Bihar will remain suspended as the Supreme Court on Thursday declined to stay the Patna High Court’s interim order saying it will have to examine whether the state government was carrying out a census in the garb of survey.

“We will have to see if in the name of survey it is a census,” the top court orally remarked. The first round of caste survey in Bihar was conducted between January 7 and 21. The second round started on April 15 and was supposed to continue till May 15.

A bench of justices

Abhay S Oka and Rajesh Bindal said the high court has recorded prima facie findings and we will have to decide whether it is merely a survey or a census. Justice Bindal orally remarked during the hearing that a lot of documents

show the exercise is census only. “We are making it clear, this is not a case where we can grant you interim relief,” the bench said.

The apex court noted that the high court had posted the hearing of the main petition on July 3. “We direct that this petition be listed on July 14. If for any reason, the hearing of the writ petition does not commence before the next date, we will hear further submission canvassed by the senior counsel for the petitioner (Bihar),” the bench said. At the outset, senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the Bihar gov-

Cyclone Mocha: India sends relief materials to Myanmar

ernment, submitted that the high court is completely at error and said the current exercise is not a census but only a voluntary survey.

While trying to explain the difference between the two, Divan said survey is of a certain quality which has to be for a span of period.

“For census you have respond. If you don’t you are met with penalty. Not so for survey. Quantifiable data is required for state policies. Supreme Court judgements say so,” Divan said.

The senior lawyer stated that one of the concerns of the high court was the issue of privacy.

“Data would be stored only on the servers of the Bihar government and not on any other cloud. It is a foolproof system. We are open to suggestion by the court,” he said. The top court, however, told Divan out that the high court had already gone into those aspects.

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(PTI): Several top Congress leaders from party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were involved in hectic parleys with Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar which finally helped to break the logjam over the top post in Karnataka. The final decision was made late Wednesday night at Kharge’s residence and was followed up with meeting at AICC general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal’s residence over breakfast the next day. Ever since the Karnataka Assembly results were declared on May 13, both the leaders (Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar) started garnering support of MLAs close to them while mustering support for themselves.

The supporters of both, meanwhile, started building up the momentum in support of their respective leader and a poster war erupted. As the race for the top post heated up, Kharge appointed three observers -- Sushilkumar Shinde, Ji -

tendra Singh and Deepak Babaria -- and the first meeting of the Congress Legislature Party was convened on May 14. Supporters of both the leaders continued to raise the pitch by raising slogans in support of their leaders outside the CLP meeting venue. All Congress MLAs authorised the party chief to appoint a leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), who would also be the new chief minister of the southern state. Keeping the consultation process alive, the newly-elected MLAs had authorised Kharge to appoint the new CLP leader, after which the scene shifted from Bengaluru to Delhi. The observers also held oneon-one consultations with all MLAs and sought a secret

Chinese vessel sinks in Indian Ocean

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(PTI): The Indian Navy deployed its P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to help in the search and rescue of a Chinese fishing vessel with 39 crew members that capsized in the Indian Ocean two days ago. The P8I aircraft carried out multiple and extensive searches on Wednesday despite adverse weather and located multiple objects possibly belonging to the sunken vessel, the Navy said.

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(PTI): India has sent relief materials in four naval ships to Myanmar for its people affected by a powerful cyclone. The mission to help the neighbouring country to deal with the devastating impact of the cyclone has been named as ‘Operation Karuna’.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the ships are carrying emergency food items, tents, essential medicines, water pumps, portable generators and clothes.

A Navy official said Indian naval ships Shivalik,

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Kamorta and Savitri were the first vessels to arrive at Yangon with relief materials.

“India extends a hand of friendship to the people of Myanmar affected by #CycloneMocha. #OperationKaruna underway.

Three Indian Navy ships carrying relief material reached Yangon today. A fourth ship will be reaching tomorrow,” Jaishankar said on Twitter.

“The ships are carrying emergency food items, tents, essential medicines, water pumps, portable generators, clothes, sanitary and hygiene items, etc,” he said.

The Chinese vessel ‘Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028’ overturned on Tuesday in the central part of the Indian Ocean.

“I n a swift humanitarian action on May 17, Indian Navy deployed its air maritime reconnaissance assets in the Southern Indian Ocean region approximately 900 nautical miles from India, in response to sinking of a Chinese fishing vessel with 39 crew onboard,” the Indian Navy said.

The crew of the vessel includes nationals from China, Indonesia and Philippines.

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The Navy said P8I aircraft have carried out multiple and extensive searches despite adverse weather and located multiple objects possibly belonging to the sunken vessel.

“As an immediate response, search and rescue equipment was deployed at the scene by the Indian aircraft on request of PLA(Navy) ships closing the area,” it said.

“In a display of India’s obligations as a credible and responsible partner for ensuring safety at sea, the Indian Navy units also co-

ordinated search and rescue efforts with other units in the area and guided the PLA(Navy) warships transiting to the scene of the incident,” it added.

The Indian Navy’s assistance came amid the lingering border row in eastern Ladakh.

“The Indian Navy continues to remain deployed to provide all possible assistance to the ongoing search and rescue efforts,” the navy said.

Australia has also extended assistance in the search and rescue efforts.

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ballot from all of them, the results of which were tabulated and shared with party chief the next day. In the national capital, the three observers along with Venugopal and AICC general secretary in-charge Randeep Surjewala arrived and held a meeting with Kharge. With Siddaramaiah emerging as the frontrunner in the race and after the report of observers, the party leadership asked him and Shivakumar to arrive in Delhi for further consultations. While Siddaramaih reached the city Monday evening, Shivakumar gave it a miss citing health issues. This complicated the situation for the party as it hardened its stand against Shivakumar, who arrived

the next day. Tuesday saw the entry of Rahul Gandhi in the consultation process, who drove down to Kharge’s residence and held a meeting on the Karnataka government formation for over an hour-and-a-half. t

A series of fresh consultations started once again with Kharge meeting both the hopefuls separately, as also with the two general secretaries on Tuesday.

The final round of talks started on Wednesday when both the leaders met Rahul Gandhi at his residence. In the meantime, Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah also spoke to Sonia Gandhi, who was away in Shimla on a vacation. Sonia also asked Shivakumar to speak to Kharge and Rahul to sort out the matter, sources said.

The hectic parleys continued from Monday and went on till the wee hours of Thursday to break the deadlock in deciding on the Congress’ chief ministerial pick in Karnataka as both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar presented their cases before the top brass.

BJP tried to manipulate civic polls but did not succeed: Mayawati

LUCKNOW, MAY 18

(PTI): BSP supremo Mayawati on Thursday claimed the BJP did not succeed in the recent urban local body elections in Uttar Pradesh despite its efforts to “manipulate” the polls, except for the mayor’s posts. Accusing the ruling party of misusing official machinery, the Bahujan Samaj Party leader said people did not allow the BJP’s plans to succeed, “except for the mayoral elections” – in which the BJP won all 17 posts.

“If the mayor’s elections were also done by ballot instead of the electronic voting machines, the result would have definitely been different,” she claimed.

However, according to the results of the two-phase urban local body elections held on May 4 and May 11, the BJP won the mayoral elections in all 17 municipal corporations and bagged

813 of the 1,420 corporator posts. The opposition Samajwadi Party bagged 191 corporator posts and the Bahujan Samaj Party 85. The BSP and the SP could not win a single mayoral seat. Mayawati urged the Election Commission to put an effective check on the misuse the official machinery by the ruling party in the elections, as well as curbing the influence of religion in politics. According to a party leader, who attended a review meeting chaired by Mayawati, the BSP also deliberated on contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections alone.

NEW DELHI,

MAY

18 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi for about five hours and recorded her statement here on Thursday in a money laundering case linked to the alleged land-for-jobs scam, official sources said.

She reached the office of the federal probe agency in central Delhi around 11 am and left around 6 pm. In between, she stepped out for about an hour for lunch.

It was not immediately known if she had been summoned again.

The sources said the statement of 68-year-old Rabri Devi, wife of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Rabri Devi’s children, including Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Ya-

dav, daughters Misa Bharti (RJD MP in Rajya Sabha), Chanda Yadav and Ragini Yadav, have also been questioned by the agency in the case over the last few months.

The ED had raided the premises of Chanda Yadav, Ragini Yadav, Hema Yadav, and former RJD MLA Abu Dojana in Patna, Phulwari Sharif, Delhi-NCR, Ranchi and Mumbai in March this year.

The agency had claimed that it had seized “unaccounted cash” of Rs 1 crore and detected proceeds of crime worth Rs 600 crore during the searches.

The alleged scam pertains to the period when Lalu Prasad was the railway minister in the UPA-1 government, and the money laundering case stems from an FIR of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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Rabri Devi arrives at ED office to appear for questioning in New Delhi, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (PTI)

Air MR assets of the Indian Navy deployed in humanitarian action in the Southern IOR approx 900 Nm from India. (PTI)

Indian and Myanmar’s officials onboard INS Shivalik in Yangon, Thursday. (PTI)

Mallikarjun Kharge with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, KC Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala during a meeting. (PTI)

Govt has massive plan for aviation sector: Scindia

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(PTI): The government has a “massive game plan” and a three-pronged strategy for the country’s fast-growing aviation market, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday.

Mentioning the aviation market’s potential, he said domestic passenger numbers rose to 144 million in 2019 from 60 million in 2014, a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of about 14.5 per cent.

He was speaking at the curtain raiser event here for the ‘Wing India 2024’ conference to be held next year in Hyderabad.

According to the minister, under the threepronged strategy, the focus is to create capacity, ensure there are no bottlenecks for aviation industry players and have simplified processes and procedures.

The efforts are to increase the number of airports, heliports and waterdromes from 148 currently to more than 200 in the next three to four years,

he said. Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal said there is huge potential to increase international air connectivity for India.

Go First insolvency ‘not a great thing’ for aviation sector: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said Go First going into insolvency proceedings is not a “great thing” for the country’s civil aviation sector and added that the ministry wants the resumption of flights as early as possible.

While replying to a query on the Go First crisis on the sidelines of an event here, Scindia said it is “certainly something that is not a great thing for civil

aviation”.

Each company has to manage its own issues.

“As far as the ministry is concerned, we are quite steadfast in our resolve in helping airlines...,” he said.

Cash-strapped Go First stopped flying from May 3 and has extended the suspension of operations till May 26.

The airline’s plea for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings was admitted by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on May 10.

Some aircraft lessors have moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the NCLT’s decision. The appellate tribunal is scheduled to deliver its judgement on the lessors’ petitions on May 22.

To a question on Pratt & Whitney engine issues resulting in the grounding of many planes, Scindia said, “We have impressed upon them (engine manufacturer) that we need to have our planes up and running”.

Ban on sale of chicken lifted from today

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Manpai also disclosed that the May 12 rate on chicken was made after proper consultation and two rounds of meeting with stakeholders. The DMC administrator also said due to ban on import of poultry by Assam government on account of bird flu had led to shortage and price escalation and causing hardship on poultry traders in Nagaland.

Meanwhile PUD president Tiamern Aier, expressed gratitude to DMC for positively responding to the crisis through issuance of “temporary rate” revision at the union’s request. He also said PUD has decided to call off its ban from May 19 onwards. He also assured that price of chicken will be reduced when the same is effected in Assam.

DMC notifies on TL

DIMAPUR, MAY 18 (NPN): Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed all traders, shopkeepers, business establishment and commercial institutions that the council would be carrying out inspection/Geo-mapping as part of the digital based Trade License management system.

In a notification DMC administrator W. Manpai Phom has asked all traders/shopkeepers to put proper sign board/signage in their respective shops/establishments displaying following information-- name of the firm; nature of business; DMC TL No.; GST/NST No. and other government License No. if any, within the period of seven days from the date of issue of this notification.

Necessary action shall be initiated against the defaulter/defaulters as per provision of law, DMC stated.

Rupee falls 25 paise to close at 82.62 against USD

MUMBAI, MAY 18 (PTI):

The rupee fell 25 paise to close at 82.62 against the US currency on Thursday, weighed down by a strong greenback in the overseas market and a negative trend in domestic equities. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.36 against the dollar, and finally settled at 82.62, down 25 paise from its previous close.

During the day, the rupee touched a high of 82.35 and a low of 82.66 against the greenback. On Wednesday, the rupee had settled at 82.37 against the dollar.

According to Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst at LKP Securities, this depreciation can be attributed to several factors -- the strength of the American currency, rise in crude oil prices and muted domestic equities.

“The rupee’s trading range is currently expected to be between 82.35 and 82.75. These factors collectively indicate a fall in the rupee to continue,” Trivedi said. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies,

rose 0.21 per cent to 103.10.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.66 per cent to USD 76.45 per barrel.

Anuj Choudhary - Research Analyst, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas said the rupee depreciated as the US Dollar rose to a seven-week high amid optimism over debt ceiling talks.

Overnight gains in crude oil prices also weighed on the domestic currency.

The US Dollar gained on optimism as US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are working to reach a deal to avoid a default. Upbeat housing starts data from the US also supported the American currency, Choudhary said. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the domestic capital market on Thursday as they purchased shares worth Rs 970.18 crore, according to exchange data.

The Indian rupee tumbled to the lowest level since March 21 amid weakness in the Chinese Yuan and the absence of the central bank’s intervention, said Dilip Parmar, Research Analyst, HDFC Securities.

NSF welcomes DC Kohima’s May 12 notification

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the resolution adopted by the state government vide P & AR Om No. RCBT-5/87 (Pt) Dated Kohima, the June 11, 2012 towards the same.

“This is in line with the standing resolution of the NSF that the principle of ‘Nagas by Blood and not adoption’ has to be followed while determining who an actual Naga is,” NSF stated.

In this regard, the federation has appealed to all concerned for strict compliance to the said order.

Rise in non-communicable diseases...

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Similarly, three 30-bed new Integrated Ayush hospital, including one that was approved last year, and three 10-bed Integrated Ayush Hospital that was approved last year but could not be sanctioned were being taken up. Konyak urged the Ayush Ministry to consider early release of fund to enable the State government propose supplementary proposal at the later part of the year. The two-day National Ayush Mission Conclave from Thursday was jointly addressed by Union Minister for Ayush, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Minister for H&FW Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. It was being attended by State health ministers and secretaries.

Konyak was accompanied by H&FW commissioner and secretary Y Kikheto Sema and other senior officials of the department. This was stated in a DIPR press release.

Changes in FEMA rules: Debit, credit cards to have parity

NEW DELHI, MAY 18

(PTI): The finance ministry on Thursday said the changes in FEMA rules, which brings overseas international credit card spending under RBI’s liberalised remittance scheme (LRS), are intended to bring in parity in tax treatment of remittances using debit and credit cards.

The ministry said since credit card spending overseas has now been brought under LRS, such remittances would be liable to tax collected at source (TCS) at applicable rates. If the TCS payee is a taxpayer, he or she can claim credit and adjust it against his/her I-T or advance tax liability.

The Union Budget 2023-24 had hiked TCS rates to 20 per cent, from 5 per cent currently, on overseas tour packages and funds remitted under LRS (other than for education and medical purposes). The new TCS rates will come into effect from July 1, 2023.

A day after amending the Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transaction) Rules, the ministry issued a list of FAQ (frequently asked

questions) detailing the reasons for inclusion of foreign spending using credit cards.

It said that instances came to notice of the tax authorities that remittances under LRS by some individuals were ‘disproportionately high’ to their disclosed sources of income.

A person on overseas visit can use international debit cards, international credit cards or other methods for undertaking current account transactions.

Although the payments by debit cards were covered under the LRS, expenditures through credit cards were not accounted for under the specified LRS limit, which has led to some individuals exceeding the LRS limits, the ministry said.

This exemption to international credit cards was provided under erstwhile Rule 7 of FEMA Rules. Data collected from top money remitters under

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The ministry further said that the Reserve Bank of India too had on numerous occasions written to the government pointing to the need to remove the differential treatment to debit and credit card spendings.

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Ecuador pres dissolves National Assembly

QUITO, MAY 18

SNIPPETS Ukraine says 29 were shot down

(AGENCIES): Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso dissolved the National Assembly by decree on Wednesday, bringing forward legislative and presidential elections and heading off an attempt by opposition politicians to impeach him. Police and military decked in riot gear guarded the National Assembly building from behind barricades in capital Quito, allowing no one inside. Opposition politicians wanted to impeach Lasso over accusations he disregarded warnings of embezzlement related to a contract at state-owned oil transportation company Flopec, charges the president denies.

Vietnam rebukes China, Philippines over SCS

HANOI, MAY 18 (AGENCIES): Vietnam on Thursday criticised recent conduct by a Chinese research ship and the Philippine coast guard in the South China Sea, accusing its neighbours of separate actions that were violating its sovereign rights. Tensions are high in contested parts of the South China Sea, one of the world’s most important trade routes and a conduit for more than $3 trillion of annual ship-borne commerce. Chinese and Vietnamese vessels confronted each other in recent days on multiple occasions as a Chinese research ship moved within Hanoi’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which experts said was likely a survey.

NZ releases budget to help ease cost of living

WELLINGTON, MAY 18 (IANS): The New Zealand government released Budget 2023 on Thursday which contains a package of cost-of-living measures to ease the pressure for New Zealand households. The new budget includes new policies such as cheaper childcare which extends 20 hours of free early childhood education (ECE) to two-year-olds, reports Xinhua news agency. This will be a major saving for families and will reduce barriers for working parents to take on more hours if they can.

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

WASHINGTON, MAY 18 (AGENCIES): Mon-

tana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed legislation to ban Chinese-owned TikTok from operating in the state to protect residents from alleged intelligence gathering by China, making it the first U.S. state to ban the popular short video app.

Montana will make it unlawful for Google and Apple’s app stores to offer TikTok within the state, but will not impose any penalties on individuals using the app. The ban is to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, and is almost certain to face legal challenges

Heavy fighting in Sudan as food aid needs grow

KHARTOUM, MAY 18 (AGENCIES): Heavy air strikes pounded southern areas of Sudan’s capital on Thursday as clashes flared near a military camp, witnesses said, in fighting that has displaced nearly 1 million people and left residents of Khartoum struggling to survive. Air strikes by the army targeting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were heard across several residential neighbourhoods in southern Khartoum, including near the Taiba camp, while a police reserve force aligned with the army battled the RSF on the ground, the witnesses said.

Russia fires 30 cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets

55-type missiles developed during Soviet times, Kyiv authorities said. Russia then deployed reconnaissance drones over the capital.

Police may launch operation to arrest ‘terrorists’ holed up in Imran’s home

LAHORE, MAY 18 (PTI):

KYIV, MAY 18 (AP): Russia fired 30 cruise missiles against different parts of Ukraine early Thursday in the latest nighttime test of Ukrainian air defences, which shot down 29 of them, officials said.

One person died and two were wounded by a Russian missile that got through and struck an industrial building in the southern region of Odesa, according to Serhiy Bratchuk, a spokesperson for the region’s military administration.

Loud explosions were heard in Kyiv as the Kremlin’s forces targeted the capital for the ninth time this month in a clear escalation after weeks of lull and ahead of a much-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive using newly supplied advanced Western weapons.

Debris fell on two Kyiv districts, starting a fire at a garage complex. There was no immediate word about any victims, Serhiy Popko, head of the Kyiv Military Administration, said in a Telegram post. Ukraine also shot down two Russian exploding drones and two reconnaissance drones, according to authorities. The bombardment across Ukraine included six Russian Kinzhal aero-ballistic hypersonic missiles — the most fired in a single attack

in the war so far, according to Ukrainian air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat. The missiles were launched from Russian sea, air and ground bases, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the Ukrainian commander in chief, wrote on Telegram. Several waves of missiles were aimed at areas of Ukraine between 9 pm on Wednesday and 5.30 am on Thursday, he said.

Russian forces used strategic bombers from the Caspian region and apparently fired X-101 and X-

Israel deploys heavy police presence ahead of contentious Jerusalem march

marred by anti-Arab racist chants and violence toward local Palestinians by some of the marchers.

Two years ago, it helped spark an 11-day war between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, and the Hamas militant group has urged Palestinians to confront the parade this year.

JERUSALEM, M AY 18

(AP): Israel deployed over 2,000 police on Thursday for a march by flag-waving Jewish nationalists through the main Palestinian thoroughfare in Jerusalem’s Old City, a contentious event that comes as tensions are already running high.

Authorities say the beefed up security is a determined effort to ensure the march passes without violence.

Police have decided to allow the thousands of marchers to take the traditional route through the Old City’s Damascus Gate — despite an uptick in Israeli-

Palestinian violence over the past year and heavy fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza last week.

Early Thursday, hundreds of Jews came to a sensitive Jerusalem site holy to both Jews and Muslims as part of the day’s activities, visits the Palestinians view as provocative.

Among them was at least one Israeli Cabinet minister from the country’s right-wing government, according to Jewish activists leading the visits.

While Israeli officials describe the march as a festive parade, it has been

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Chief Supt. Yoram Segal, a senior Jerusalem police official, told reporters Wednesday that authorities were determined to prevent violence this time around. He said some 2,500 officers were being deployed throughout the area, both to ensure safety and to react quickly toward any potential violence.

“We are going to deal harshly with anyone who tries to disturb the peace,” he said. He said past troubles were caused by a tiny minority of people, but said there there would be no tolerance for incitement or violence that could “endanger the people that are along the route or living along the route.”

In the last major air attack on Kyiv, on Tuesday, Ukrainian air defences bolstered by sophisticated Western-supplied systems shot down all the incoming missiles, officials said. That attack used hypersonic missiles, which repeatedly have been touted by Russian President Vladimir Putin as providing a key strategic advantage.

The missiles, which are among the most advanced weapons in Russia’s arsenal, are difficult to detect and intercept because of their hypersonic speed and maneuverability. But sophisticated Western air defence systems, including American-made Patriot missiles, have helped spare Kyiv from the kind of destruction witnessed along the main front line in the country’s east and south.

Pakistan’s Punjab Police may launch a security operation on Thursday to arrest the “terrorists” allegedly holed up in former prime minister Imran Khan’s home in Lahore as the provincial government’s 24hour deadline to hand them over expired, according to media reports.

The interim government in Punjab on Wednesday claimed that some ‘30 to 40’ terrorists were hiding inside Khan’s Zaman Park residence and gave an ultimatum of 24 hours to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief to hand them over or face stern action. All roads leading towards Zaman Park have been blocked and a heavy contingent of law enforcement is in the area, Geo News reported. Citing sources, it said that the inspector general of Punjab police and the capital city police officer have asked the police to remain “vigilant”. Khan, in a tweet on Wednesday, shared a

video of what he claimed were “scenes outside my house while I was addressing the nation”. In the video, a large contingent of policemen and dozens of police vehicles were seen moving in one direction.

In his video address from his Zaman Park residence on Wednesday, Khan said Pakistan was heading towards imminent disaster and may face an East Pakistan-like situation.

“I am having a frightening dream that the country is heading towards an imminent disaster,” he said.

Rejecting the Punjab

government’s claim that some 40 terrorists are hiding inside his Lahore home, Khan said the government must search the house in a lawful manner after obtaining a search warrant because his own life was also in danger in the presence of terrorists.

“But don’t make this an excuse to launch a crackdown on the country’s largest political party, the PTI,” he said. “This is high time that the powers that be should sensibly rethink otherwise the country might face an East Pakistan-like situation,” he said.

World leaders land in Hiroshima for G-7 meeting

HIROSHIMA, MAY 18

(AP): World leaders landed on Thursday for a Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with Russia’s war in Ukraine expected to be high on the agenda.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida kicked off his summit diplomacy by meeting with US President Joe Biden after his arrival at a nearby military base. He was due to hold talks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a bit later in the day, before the three-day summit opens on Friday.

The Japan-US alliance is the “very foundation of peace and security in the Indo- Pacific region,” Kishida told Biden in opening remarks.

“We very much welcome that the cooperation has evolved in leaps and bounds,” he said.

“When our countries stand together we stand stronger and I believe the whole world is safer when we do,” Biden said.

The US president exited Air Force One in heavy rain and briefly greeted

troops on arrival at the nearby Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

As G-7 attendees made their way to Hiroshima, Moscow unleashed yet another aerial attack on the Ukrainian capital.

Loud explosions thundered through Kyiv during the early hours, marking the ninth time this month that Russian air raids have targeted the city after weeks of relative quiet.

“The crisis in Ukraine: I’m sure that’s what the conversation is going to start with,” said Matthew P. Goodman, senior vice president for economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

OFFICE OF THE PHERIMA 'A' & 'B' VILLAGE COUNCIL

It has come to the knowledge of the undersigned that some individuals are engaged in the trade of buying and selling birds and wild animals at the stretch of National Highway that falls within the jurisdiction of our village. In this regard, an emergency joint Council meeting of Pherima 'A' & 'B' villages was convened and the following resolutions were adopted at the meeting.

1. Wild life, being one of the most basic natural Resources keeps our eco system balanced and provides for the needs of humans. It is therefore our bounden duty and responsibility to ensure that these resources are conserved to ensure environmental and ecological security.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, said there will be “discussions about the battlefield” in Ukraine and on the “state of play on sanctions and the steps that the G-7 will collectively commit to on enforcement in particular.”

G-7 leaders and invited guests from several other counties are also expected to discuss how to deal with China’s growing assertiveness and military buildup as concerns rise that it could could try to seize Taiwan by force, sparking a wider conflict. China claims the selfgoverning island as its own and its ships and warplanes regularly patrol near it. Security was tight in Hiroshima, with thousands of police deployed at numerous points throughout the city.

A small group of protesters was considerably outnumbered by police as they gathered Wednesday evening beside the ruins of the Atomic Peace Dome memorial, holding signs including one which read “No G7 Imperialist Summit!”

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May the Almighty God grant her good health and wisdom to lead the department. dapfhütsumia Council wishes her all success in her future endeavors.

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The Trongar Students' Union with great joy & profound appreciation, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Chelila Sangtam, D/o Mr. Tsarise Sangtam & Mrs. Lipongla Sangtam, for securing Gold Medal in B.Tech in Civil Engineering from St. Joseph University, Dimapur, Nagaland, for the academic year 2017-2023.

The Union further wishes and prays for more success in her future endeavours.

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18 (AP): Rescue crews worked Thursday to reach towns and villages in northern Italy that were cut off from highways, electricity and cell phone service following heavy rains and flooding, as farmers warned of “incalculable” losses and authorities began mapping out cleanup and reconstruction plans.

The death toll from rains that pushed two dozen rivers and tributaries over their banks stood at nine, with some people still unaccounted for, said Stefano Bonaccini, president of the hardest hit northern region of Emilia-Romagna.

Local mayors warned that some remote villages were still completely isolated because landslides had made roads impassable and phone service remained severed. That has prevented rescue teams from reaching residents and authorities from understanding the full

scope of their needs, said Mercato Seraceno Mayor Monica Rossi.“If it rains anymore, the situation will be tragic,” Rossi warned on Sky TG24, standing on a road with a chunk missing from a landslide.

By Thursday morning, some parts of the city of Faenza were still underwater, with cars submerged and basements swamped by thick, gooey mud. One family standing on their balcony said they didn’t have electricity, gas or food. Other residents took shelter at a local gymnasium, where soldiers set up cots on the basketball court for new arrivals.

“At some point they told us all to leave the area, and about one hour later we heard a loud boom,” 29-year-old Faenza resident Claudia said Thursday, recalling the moment early Wednesday that the nearby Lamone river burst its banks. “The water just flooded all over.”

2. It is to be noted that there is a clear standing Government Order prohibiting such trade. Therefore, in compliance with the directives of the Government's Order, the Office of the undersigned hereby strictly prohibits any individuals or groups from engaging in such activity within our jurisdiction.

3. Any individuals or group found to be indulging in such trade activity shall be strictly dealt with and the joint Council shall impose a fine of Rs. 25,000/- (Twenty five thousand only) and shall also be subject to stringent punishment including expulsion from the village for a period of 1 (one) year. They shall be then reported to the appropriate authority for prosecution under relevant section(s) of the Wild Life Act.

4. This Publication is to be treated as a final warning and under no circumstances, no individuals or groups shall be allowed to go scot free but those found indulging in the illegal trade shall be booked and penalized according to the resolutions passed by the Joint Village Council.

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Police officers patrol around the residence of Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan, in Lahore Thursday. (AP/PTI)

Rescuers use a dinghy on flooded road in Lugo, Italy on May 18, 2023.

An Israeli police officer stands guard as Israelis wave national flags ahead of a march on Thursday. (AP)

Russian soldiers prepare a 152 mm self-propelled gun Giatsint-S to fire toward Ukrainian position.

President Joe Biden walks down the the steps of Air Force One at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni on Thursday.

SC stays WB order banning the film ‘The Kerala Story’

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the West Bengal government’s May 8 order banning the screening of film “The Kerala Story”.

A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and J.B. Pardiwala said that prima facie, it is of the view that the prohibition by West Beng al is not tenable on the basis of material before the court and “May 8 order shall remain stayed”.

It said that it will watch the film and it would proceed to define the doctrine of what should be allowed and what shouldn’t be in a movie and suggested that the court could lay down elaborate guidelines in the issue when it takes up the matter in July.

During the hearing, the bench, in connection with the ban on the movie in West Bengal, said: “The exercise of power has to be proportional. Suppose, if you have a problem in one district, you do not have to ban the film in the entire state... if you

don’t watch the film don’t watch, they say bombed at the box office...”. Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, representing West Bengal, said the problem is with the public exhibition of the film, public display of emotion, and asked the bench to see the teaser of the movie, which has been removed. The Chief Justice replied: “Dr. Singhvi, that is exactly the problem. You cannot make the fundamental right to free speech to be dependent on the public display of emotions. Public display of emotions has to be controlled by the authorities... you do not like these scenes, then do not watch the film”.

Singhvi said the state has objection with the public exhibition of the film and the breach of peace it creates in the public space, “we have no objection on watching the film in other formats, including mobile, OTT etc.” Senior advocate Harish Salve, representing the filmmakers, vehemently argued that state governments cannot sit in appeal over the grant of certification to the movie. He said

West Bengal claims that 12-13 people watched the movie and they said it will cause riots and they are using it to justify the ban on the movie. He said some isolated incident happened in Maharashtra, which West Bengal is citing to ban the movie, but the Maharashtra government did not ban the movie and the ban is in the teeth of film’s certification. The Chief Justice said: “You get 13 people to ban the film, unless you are showing cartoons or sports to the people”.

The top court noted that the film has been released everywhere in the country. Singhvi said West Bengal’s demographic is very different and it has to be considered. The Chief Justice said, “You can’t expect the demographic to be the same everywhere...”

The top court stressed that Section 6 (of the West

Bengal Cinema Regulation Act) cannot be utilised to put a premium on public intolerance, otherwise films would find themselves in a spot. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing a party in the matter, submitted that whether the film should be banned or not banned, “only when the lordships will see it, what part of it should be taken out and what should not be taken out, these are very serious things this impacts millions of people..... this art form is subject to 19(2)”. (IANS)

After Jackie Chan, Bret Lee, it’s going to be Rema on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’

to him having one of the strongest fan bases in the country known as ‘Ravers’. (IANS)

OFFICE OF THE KANDI STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

The office of the Kandi Students’ Union extends our heartiest congratulations to our following members for their achievement and accomplishments in various fields

Nigerian singer Rema, who has belted out the viral song ‘Calm Down’ will be seen appearing as a guest on the comedy talk show ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’.

The shoot of the same will take place on Thursday with the show’s host Kapil Sharma. It is the only Indian TV show, where Rema is appearing on while touring in India.

He is the first international guest to come this season. In past there have been international guests

Jackie Chan and Bret Lee who have appeared on the show Born as Divine Ikubor, Rema is best known internationally for his 2022 hit single ‘Calm Down’, the remix of which, with Selena Gomez, peaked at No.6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and led the US Afrobeats Songs for a record-setting 35 weeks. It was in 2021, the 23-year-old music sensation announced he will be calling his sound ‘Afrorave’, a subgenre of Afrobeats with influences of Arabian and Indian music which has led

1. Dr. Adiya Apon, D/o Mr. Inashe Apon on being appointed as Assistant Professor at NIMSR under the Department of Dentistry.

2. Mr. Mehilo Apon, S/o Mr. Sachu Apon on being selected as Research Assistant through Staff Selection Commission Exam 2023.

3. Miss. Meshenji Apon, D/o Mr. Sachu Apon on being awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (Agronomy) from the school of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus. The union is very proud of your tremendous achievements, and for bringing laurels to our community in general. We wish you all a bright and glorious future endeavours.

Mr. Hanjilo Apon Khunenchi Apon President, KSU General Secretary, KSU k-1078/23

ApprECIATION

The Ao Community of Ward-20 express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Lanuchuba Imchen and family for hosting the community Moatsü Feast at his residence at Imkonglenden Colony on 3rd May 2023.

Such benevolent act will go a long way for unity and brotherhood among different communities, which would usher a new era of hope, peace and development for the welfare and benefit of our area.

Ao Community of Ward-20

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Champions League: Man City beats Real Madrid 4-0

MANCHESTER, MAY

18 (AP): Manchester City is three games away from making history. And after the stunning rout of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals , Pep Guardiola’s march toward a treble of trophies feels unstoppable.

“We are there. We can think about it, can visualize it,” the City manager said after his team’s 4-0 win at Etihad Stadium.

After drawing the first leg 1-1, Madrid’s undisputed kings of Europe were humbled and, except for the efforts of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, the score line could have been so much worse for the 14-time champions.

City feels like an irresistible force as it closes in on the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup titles. It was certainly too hot for Madrid to handle as Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half, Eder Militao scored an own goal after the break and substitute

Julian Alvarez struck in time added on to seal a 5-1 aggregate win. Madrid has fought its way back from the brink on numerous occasions over the past two seasons, but this was too great a challenge.

After overrunning the defending European champions, City will be favored to do the same to Inter Milan in the final in Istanbul on June 10.

A win against Chelsea on Sunday would secure a third straight league title and Manchester United stands in its way in the FA Cup final. United is the only English team to win the three main trophies in one season — doing so in 1999.

City has already overtaken its Manchester rival as the dominant force in English soccer and can now emulate its greatest achievement. “We are close and of course we are going to try,” Guar diola said. City is going in search of its first Champions League title, while Guardiola is aiming to win it for a third time

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith – 2 Timothy 4:7

as a coach. At times, it has seemed as though the pressure on Europe’s biggest stage was too big for a team that has been serial winners in domestic competition.

While City’s quality has rarely been in question over Guardiola’s seven years in charge, its temperament in the Champions League has been. On too many occasions it has fallen short when the heat was on — losing to underdogs such as Monaco, Lyon and Tottenham. It was in command for almost the

entirety of the two-legged semifinal against Madrid last year, but still managed to lose after blowing a twogoal lead in the last few minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu.

That never looked likely on this occasion, however, as City provided further evidence that it is finally ready to lift the one trophy that has eluded it. “After 10 or 15 minutes I had the feeling that all the pain we had in one season, one year, what happened last season,

was there today,” Guardiola said. “It was really tough to lose the way we lose and I think we had to swallow poison. Football always gives you another chance.”

Carlo Ancelotti had described Madrid as a team with a “special power to stay alive.” “We played against an opponent who deserved to win,” Ancelotti said. “They played with more intensity, more quality up front and they took their chances. They were better than us today, we were better last year.” Having been dominated for long periods by Madrid in the first leg last week, City took control from the start in front of its own fans.

Erling Haaland had two clear chances to score before Bernardo’s opening goal — twice seeing headers saved by Courtois. With the crowd roaring on every City challenge, it felt like a matter of time before the home team would find a breakthrough — and it came in the 23rd minute.

India U-17 Men’s team go down to VFB Stuttgart juniors

After being involved in some equal exchanges during the initial period of the match, in which a Thanglalsoun Gangte shot was saved by the rival goalkeeper and Vanlalpeka Guite failed to find the target from close range, the home side shot into the lead in the 22nd minute.

As the VFB Stuttgart side earned a corner, Paul Koenig headed home leaving the Indian goalkeeper Sahil frustrated.

Brentford’s England striker Toney given eight months ban

LONDON, MAY 18

(IANS): Brentford’s English striker Ivan Toney has been suspended for eight months and fined 50,000 pounds (about 62,500 US dollars) for breaching the Football Association (FA) betting rules. The 27-year-old, who made his international debut earlier this year, admitted to 232 breaches of the rules, which prohibit players or coaches from betting on the results of all matches,

between February 2017 and January 2021, reports Xinhua. The ban means he will not be able to play again until January 16, 2024, and he cannot train with Brentford until September 17 this year.

“His sanctions were subsequently imposed by

an independent regulatory commission following a personal hearing. He is permitted to return to training only with his club for the final four months of his suspension starting from September 17, 2023,” the FA stated.

“The independent regulatory commission’s written reasons for these sanctions will be published in due course, and the FA will wait to review them before commenting further,” the FA explained in a written statement.

08/11/1987 – 14/05/2023

We, the bereaved family of Late Y. Oren Odyuo, would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually throughout the prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved on 14th May, 2023.

We specially convey our sincere gratitude to:

1. Kohima Lotha Baptist Church

2. 164 Naga INF Bn., Ex-Servicemen Wokha

3. 164 Naga Dimapur

4. BABINA Specialty Hospital (AOI) Imphal

5. Evangelistic Okho Kohima

6. Hannah Prayer Group (NMH)

7. New Ministers’ Hill Lotha Community

8. New Ministers’ Hill Lotha Fellowship

9. Kohima Odyuo Ekhung

10. New Ministers’ Hill Panchayat

11. New Ministers’ Hill Colony

12. Seluku Baptist Church

13. Kohima Seluku Khumshum

14. Dimapur Nkonjan Seluku Ekhung

15. AG Church Seluku

16. Seluku Village Council

17. Seluku Haphoe Evan Ekhung

18. Women Dept Seluku Baptist Church

19. Seluku Wokha Town Khumshum

20. Seluku Students’ Union

We regret our inability to thank each of you individually, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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- Loving Parents, Brothers, Sisters, Nephews, Nieces, and Relatives

NEW DELHI, MAY 18 (IANS): India Under-17

Men’s National Team lost 1-3 against a U-16/19 mixed side of VFB Stuttgart in a training game at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Stuttgart.

The winners led 2-0 at half time.

After playing a series of preparatory matches in Spain, the India U-17 squad, coached by Bibiano

Fernandes, are currently in Germany to play a few practice games.

The Blue Colts are preparing for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup final rounds to be played in Thailand next month.

Placed in Group D they will play Vietnam (June 17), Uzbekistan (June 20), and Japan (June 23) in Pathum Thani and Bangkok.

2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY

In lovIng memory of beloved son

K Tiasunep Tzudir (6th April 1978 – 19th may 2021)

Gone but never forgotten You're always in our hearts.

From loving family members, near and dear ones.

Four minutes later, Sahil was alert under the bar as he thwarted a direct free kick taken by Laurin Ulrich.

However, in the 34th minute, Sahil could do little when Karlo Kuranyi struck perfectly from a spot kick to double the lead for the Stuttgart boys.

We the family members of Late Imtimenla would like to express our deepest gratitude towards all the individuals, families, churches, blood donors and well-wishers for the constant support during the time of our loss.

Words are inadequate to express our thankfulness and gratitude to every person individually. May God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Husband, Mother, In-laws and all Family Members.

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Silva celebrates scoring City’s second goal with Erling Haaland.

Ivan Toney

India u-17 football team.

Kohli, du Plessis show keep RCB in play-off hunt

HYDERABAD,

MAY 18 (PTI): Virat Kohli conjured up a magical hundred to steal the thunder from Heinrich Klaasen’s maiden IPL ton as Royal Challengers Bangalore stayed in contention for a play-off berth with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Thursday.

Klaasen displayed his big-hitting prowess, slamming six sixes and eight fours during his scintillating 51-ball 104-run knock to lift SRH to 186 for five from 28 for 2 in the fifth over.

But Kohli (100) had other plans as he and du Plessis (71) helped RCB chase down the target with their magnificent ball-striking on way to a 172-run opening stand, the highest partnership of the season, as they romped home with four balls to spare.

Following the victory, RCB climbed to the fourth spot due to their better net run rate although they are tied with Mumbai Indians on 14 points. They will, however, have to win their next match to stay in the mix as Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are at 15 points with one match to go.

Kohli was all class as he hit four maximums and 12 fours in his 63-ball knock, while du Plessis cracked seven fours and two sixes in his 47-ball knock as the two dished out a chasing masterclass.

Often criticised for slowing down post the powerplay, Kohli settled the debate with some extraordinary shots as he kept dealing in boundaries in the middle overs to never let the tempo slip. Needing a win to stay in play-off contention, Kohli and du Plessis gave RCB a flying start to their chase.

The in-form opening duo played some gorgeous shots,

Nadal pulls out of French Open, says 2024 to be last year of career

regenerate my body and when I feel ready, I will start again.”

“It could be an objective to try to play Davis Cup and prepare for 2024, which will be the last year of my sports career.

piling up 64 in the first six overs.

Kohli started the proceedings with two hits across the ropes off Bhuvneshwar Kumar, before slamming spinner Abhishek Sharma for two more boundaries.

The skipper then joined the party, punishing Kartik Tyagi for bowling short with three fours though he was dropped by Glenn Phillips in between at the boundary line.

Kohli then played an exquisite shot at deep extra cover for another four as 18 runs came off the fourth over. Du Plessis next depos-

ited Bhuvneshwar over deep square leg and followed it up with another four with RCB accumulating 14 runs off the over.

Knowing well that net run rate might come into play to decide the top four, Kohli and du Plessis kept their foot on the pedal with the former pulling debutant Nitish Reddy over deep mid.

Mayank Dagar pulled off an unbelievable catch at the boundary line but du Plessis survived after umpire called it a no-ball as Nitish was guilty of bowling a second bouncer.

After two quiet overs, du Plessis blasted Abhishek for a six and a four, before Bhuvneshwar came in the firing line, conceding four boundaries as the 15th over yielded 18 runs.

Kohli completed his hundred with another six off Bhuvneshwar before holing out in the next ball. Du Plessis followed suit with T Natarajan’s slower delivery doing the trick.

Glenn Maxwell and Michael Bracewell then completed the job.

Earlier, Klaasen forged a 76-run partnership with Aiden Markram (18) before adding another 74 off 36

balls with Harry Brook (27 not out) to take SRH to a competitive total.

Already out of playoff race, SRH once again had a poor start with Rahul Tripathi (15) and Abhishek Sharma (11) frittering away good starts.

It was off-spinner Michael Bracewell who struck twice, removing both the openers in his first three balls. While Abhishek hit straight to Lomror at cover, Tripathi found the fine leg fielder off his slog paddle sweep.

Klaasen hammered three fours off Shahbaz Ahmed to power the Sunrisers to 49 for 2 in the powerplay.

Klassen rocked back and pulled every time the ball was short as Bracewell and Harshal Patel was sent across the ropes, while Karn Sharma was dispatched for a 74-metre six.

Brief Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad: 186 for 5 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 104; Michael Bracewell 2/13).

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 187 for 2 in 19.2 overs (Virat Kohli 100, Faf du Plessis 71; T Natarajan 1/34).

NE states is ‘powerhouse of athletes’, says Meghalaya CM

Correspondent

SHILLONG, MAY 18:

Describing India’s northeastern states as “powerhouse of athletes”, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said that athletes from the region only needs the “right nurturing, training and infrastructure.”

“The North east is a powerhouse of athletes but the boys and girls of this area need the right nurturing, training and infrastructure, and with such centers of excellence, we will be able to showcase our strength and talent,” he said at the launch of the “Dare to Dream Academy,” a football development centre here in Meghalaya

The academy has been launched by Dream Foundation, in collaboration with Assam Rifles Public School, BBFS Residential Academy, Indian Football Foundation and Baichung Bhutia Football School here at the SAI, centre at NEHU.

Noting that politicians, bureaucrats and even

Hockey: Ind women lose 2-4 to Aus in first Test

ADELAIDE, MAY 18 (PTI): The Indian women’s hockey team started its tour of Australia on a disappointing note, losing 2-4 against the hosts in the first Test of the three-match series at the Mate Stadium here on Thursday.

Rafael Nadal

CHENNAI, MAY 18 (AGENCIES): Rafael

Nadal has withdrawn from this year’s French Open, the 22-time Major winner announced in a press conference at his academy in Mallorca, Spain on Thursday, reports Sportsstar.

“My injury did not progress as it should have.

It will be impossible for me to play at the RolandGarros,” he said.

“I will not be in Roland-Garros and I do not intend to continue playing in the following months.

It has been difficult for me to have continuity in every way, because of my physique. I need to put a full stop to what my sports career is. I am going to

“My idea is to enjoy and travel to all the tournaments where I was happy if I have the chance.

Nadal, who has won the title at Roland-Garros a record-breaking 14 times, is set to miss the tournament in Paris for the first time since making his debut at the clay Major in 2005.

The Spaniard, who turns 37 next month, hasn’t played a match this year since sustaining a hip injury during his second-round loss to USA’s Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open.

When asked whether he could participate at the 2024 Paris Olympics where the tennis event takes place at Roland-Garros, he said, “ I don’t want to say one thing and do the other. Can’t predict my body.

After a barren first quarter, world no.3 Australia scored a couple of goals within a span of six minutes through strikes from debutant Aisling Utri (21st minute) and Maddy Fitzpatrick (27th).

The Hockeyroos scored two more quick goals in the third quarter which came from the sticks of Alice Arnott (32nd) and Courtney Schonell (35th).

World no.8 India’s goal scorers were Sangita Kumari (29th) and Sharmila Devi (40th).

The second match of the series will be played at the same venue on Saturday. India will also play two matches against Australia ‘A’ during the tour, which kick-started their preparation for the Hanzgou Asian Games.

The home team start-

Italian Open: Rybakina advances to semifinals

ed on an attacking note, earning back-to-back penalty corners early on but on both occasions, India skipper and goalkeeper Savita came to the visitors’ rescue. India too earned a penalty corner soon but wasted the chance due to poor injection. The tourists got another set piece minutes later but the drag-flick went wide as the first quarter ended goalless. Australia started the second quarter in the same pace and created two bright

chances in quick time but on both occasion failed to breach Savita.

But Savita’s citadel was finally breached in the 21st minute when Utri’s perfect deflection from a cross beat the Indian custodian.

Australia kept up the tempo and were equally aided by India’s poor display at the defence. The hosts doubled their lead six minutes later when Fitzpatrick converted a penalty corner. However a minute from half-time, India

pulled a goal back through Sangita, who found herself at the right place to deflect in Nikki Pradhan’s hit from outside the circle.

After the change of ends, it took Australia just two minutes to restore their two goal lead when another debutant Alice deflected skipper Jane Claxton’s pass into the goal.

It was one-way traffic at the start of the third quarter as three minutes later, the hosts extended their lead when Schonell found the back of the Indian net with a reverse hit. Sharmila reduced the margin to 2-4 for India five minutes later deflected in a penalty corner try.

India replaced Savita with young Bicchu Devi in the goal in the final quarter and the youngster made a double save in the 54th minute to the visitors alive. Soon India got a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit in the form a penalty corner but Australia goalkeeper Newman Zoe made a brilliant save as Navneet Kaur missed from the spot.

the society at large sometimes fail to understand and realize the dreams and aspirations of the youth, the Chief Minister said that his government is now making policies and programmes based on what the youth want and supporting them in sports, music etc.

He said that the region has immense energy and the government is trying to give direction to this energy with different youth programmes.

Sangma hoped the academy will be a great opportunity for the youth of the region to excel in

football. Expressing happiness that the Dream Foundation is planning to set up more centers of excellence in different fields, the Chief Minister said, “We hope that in the 2036 olympics there will be a sportsperson from Meghalaya winning a medal for the country.” Meanwhile, Baichung Bhutia informed that the BBFS’ Foundation program offers best-in-class football coaching at the grassroots and youth levels. Children up to the age of 17 can train in any of BBFS’ training centers across India.

Punjab FC’s Indian Super League promotion confirmed

NEW DELHI, MAY 18 (PTI): I-League champions RoundGlass Punjab FC’s promotion to the top-tier Indian Super League was on Thursday confirmed after the club secured the requisite licensing criteria from the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The Club Licensing Committee of the AIFF, which met via video conference on Thursday, granted Punjab FC the Premier 1 License which is required to play in the ISL.

Punjab FC emerged champions in the I-League 2022-23 and they will now feature in the ISL 2023-24.

The club came into being after the RoundGlass Sports Pvt Ltd. completed acquisition of the erstwhile Minerva Punjab FC in April 2020 and rebranded it to RoundGlass Punjab FC.

“ICLS Premier 1 licenses were granted to Mumbai City FC, ATK Mohun Bagan FC, FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC, Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyin

FC, Odisha FC, Kerala Blasters FC and Punjab FC,” the AIFF said in a statement.

“Punjab FC, on the basis of being the Hero ILeague champions in the 2022-23 season, have been promoted to the 2023-24 Hero ISL after securing the Premier 1 License,” it added.

The ISL clubs -NorthEast United FC, Hyderabad FC and East Bengal FC -- failed to secure licenses due to multiple ‘A’ criteria failures.

The Indian Club Licensing system is an annual process through which clubs get the mandatory license to participate in the national and AFC club competitions for each season.

Under the latest regulations, ISL clubs are required to apply for ‘ICLS Premier 1’ license, which would grant them participation in all AFC club competitions (subject to qualification on sporting merit) and the ISL.

Marathon legend Kipchoge wins Asturias award for sports

MADRID, MAY 18 ( AP): Kenyan marathon specialist Eliud Kipchoge has won the Princess of Asturias Award for sports for 2023, the Spanish foundation that organizes the prizes said Thursday.

The reigning Wimbledon champion advanced to her first WTA 1000 semifinal on clay after Swiatek retired at 2-6, 7-6(3), 2-2.

ROME, MAY 18 (IANS):

Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina advanced to the semifinals of the Italian Open after World No.1 Iga Swiatek was forced to retire in the third set with a right thigh injury.

Rybakina advanced to her first WTA 1000 semifinal on clay after Swiatek retired at 2-6, 7-6(3), 2-2. Rybakina will next face Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinals on Friday. The Pole looked in pain after a desperate chase in the second set tiebreak, when her attempt to slide on the heavy clay at the bottom of the court failed and she immediately felt

something in her upper right thigh.

Swiatek went for a medical time out off court and returned for the start of the decider with a big bandage, looking very cautious in her movements until she decided to stop early in the third set.

Swiatek, whose majestic 14-consecutivematch winning streak in Rome came to an end, took to social media on Friday morning to confirm she suffered a thigh injury and said “the diagnostic is in progress”.

“Hi guys. I’m sure you’re thinking about what happened last night. We’re checking it. During the

second set I got a thigh injury. The diagnostic is in progress. More info in the following days. Will keep you updated,” Swiatek tweeted.

With wins over Swiatek at the Australian Open and Indian Wells earlier this year, Rybakina is now 3-2 against reigning World No.1s in her career. The 23-year-old is into her third WTA 1000 semifinal of the season.

“It’s never good to finish a match like this, especially because I think it was a good match. I hope it’s nothing serious for Iga, hopefully, she can recover soon,” said Rybakina in her on-court interview.

Kipchoge, 38, who took Olympic gold medals in the marathon in 2016 and 2020 and was the world 5,000 meters champion in 2003 “is considered a legend in world athletics and the best marathon runner of all time,” the foundation panel of judges said in the press release.

The foundation high-

lighted that he is known as “the philosopher” for his strategy and concentration in running.

Kipchoge has won 10 of the world’s major Marathons, including London and Berlin four times each.

He is the current Olympic marathon champion and holds the world record for the discipline, with a time of 2:01:09 set in Berlin last year. That timing lowered by 30 seconds the record he himself had set in 2018.

Kipchoge is the only athlete in history who has run a marathon in less than two hours, although the timing of 1:59:40 set in Vienna in 2019 is not recognized officially as the race was organized so outside aid could be used to help him.

The 50,000-euro

award ($54,000) is one of eight prizes awarded for outstanding work in areas such as the arts, communication, scientific research and literature. They are handed out annually by the foundation. The Olympic Refugee Foundation and the refugee Olympics team won the sports award in 2022. The prizes are among the most important in the Spanish-speaking world. The award ceremony is held each fall in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo.

to hold executive meeting

NFA

DIMAPUR, MAY 18 (NPN): The Nagaland Football Association (NFA) has convened an executive meeting of on May 25, 4:00 pm at Rev. Moa Memorial Hall, Reiphinyu Badze Vùre.

A press release by NFA jt.secretary, Manjun konyak has requested Kutu Sekhose HOR (Head of Referee), youth resources and sports department, president of Coaches Association Nagaland and all presidents and general secretaries of the 16 District Football Association to attend the meeting positively.

IOC, IFs to fight against manipulation

GENEVA, MAY 18

(IANS): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Federations (IFs) had a workshop aiming to prevent competition manipulation at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, the IOC announced.

Nearly 50 representatives from 37 IFs met with IOC officials on Tuesday to discuss topics in three fields, regulation and legislation, awareness-raising and capacity-building, and intelligence and investigations, reports Xinhua.

Member of International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Federations.

The Olympic Movement Unit on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions (OM Unit PMC) organised a similar

webinar with National Olympic Committees a few weeks ago. “These meetings form part of the IOC’s efforts to engage all

key Olympic Movement stakeholders in protecting the integrity of sporting competitions,” the IOC announced.

Conrad Sangma with Baichung Bhutia at Dare to Dream Academy at SAI-NEHU.

All of Australia’s goals came from the 21st to 35th minute.

File photo of Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge in action.

RCB batters Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. (PTI)